Pork vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork and headcheese?
- Pork is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, and potassium, yet headcheese is richer in vitamin B12.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 82% higher.
- Pork has 38 times more vitamin B1 than headcheese. Pork has 0.877mg of vitamin B1, while headcheese has 0.023mg.
- Pork contains less sodium.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled and Headcheese, pork types in this comparison.
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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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1264.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +339.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3713% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1044.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~5.601g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.134g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 0.1µg | 82% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.023mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 941mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 0.44mg | 29% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 13.83g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 56mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.19mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.115mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 1.05µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.97mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 31mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 3.402g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.122mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 10.9g | 5% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 157kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 37IU | 2% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 104.1mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 5.601g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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
54%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 879mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Headcheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)