Pork loin vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pork loin and headcheese
- Pork loin has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and potassium; however, headcheese has more vitamin B12 and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork loin is 73% higher.
- Headcheese has 332 times less selenium than pork loin. Pork loin has 33.2µg of selenium, while headcheese has 0.1µg.
- Pork loin is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1048.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +251.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3817.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +940.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.601g
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.023mg | 73% |
| Selenium | 33.2µg | 0.1µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 941mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 0.44mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.19mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 1.05µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 197mg | 56mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 19.74g | 13.83g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.115mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 31mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.122mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.74mg | 0.97mg | 7% |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 104.1mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.36g | 3.402g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.58g | 10.9g | 3% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 157kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 37IU | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 1.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.61g | 5.601g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.891mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.064mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
49%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 891mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.958g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.