Turkey meat vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between turkey meat and headcheese
- The amount of vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and potassium in turkey meat is higher than in headcheese.
- Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 57% more than headcheese.
- Headcheese has 298 times less selenium than turkey meat. Turkey meat has 29.8µg of selenium, while headcheese has 0.1µg.
- Headcheese contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Headcheese, pork.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +671% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +298.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2075.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
13.83 g
Fats:
10.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.84 g
Other:
1.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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 | -36.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +111.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 0.44mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 0.1µg | 54% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 941mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.19mg | 33% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 13.83g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 56mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 0.97mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 69mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.115mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 1.134g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 5.601g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 3.402g | 6% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 31mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.5mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 10.9g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.122mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 37IU | 3% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 104.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 157kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.05µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
People also compare
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
50%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 838mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.247g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Headcheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.