Pork bacon vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork bacon and headcheese
- Headcheese contains less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B2 than pork bacon.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pork bacon is 107% higher.
- Headcheese has 24 times less vitamin B3 than pork bacon. Pork bacon has 10.623mg of vitamin B3, while headcheese has 0.44mg.
- Headcheese is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Headcheese, pork.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1638.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +246.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +803.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1413% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
Other:
7.13 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +297% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +398.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +489.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.859 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +240.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +328.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 59µg | 0.1µg | 107% |
| Vitamin B3 | 10.623mg | 0.44mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 506mg | 56mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 2193mg | 941mg | 54% |
| Fats | 43.27g | 10.9g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 14.187g | 3.402g | 49% |
| Protein | 35.73g | 13.83g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 19.065g | 5.601g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.348mg | 0.023mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.859g | 1.134g | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.97mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.033mg | 21% | |
| Calories | 548kcal | 157kcal | 20% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 31mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 69mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.115mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.309mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 37IU | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.16µg | 1.05µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Choline | 119.3mg | 104.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.35g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.399mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.782mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.964mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.795mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.417mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.901mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.343mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Headcheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.785g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)