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Vienna sausage vs. Headcheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Vienna sausage and Headcheese?

  • Vienna sausage is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, yet Headcheese is higher in Choline, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Vienna sausage's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% more.
  • Vienna sausage has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Headcheese. While Vienna sausage has 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, Headcheese has only 0.023mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Headcheese is lower.

We used Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork and Headcheese, pork types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 2.7% 56% 41% 26% 24% 123% 0% 0.55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +70.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
~equal in Sodium ~941mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5% 27% 5.8% 27% 8.3% 0% 44% 131% 8.5% 1.5% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.115mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.05µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
14% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.83 g
Fats: 10.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.84 g
Other: 1.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +78%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 g
34% 55% 11%
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 +71.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vienna sausage Headcheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vienna sausage Headcheese Opinion
Calories 230kcal 157kcal Vienna sausage
Protein 10.5g 13.83g Headcheese
Fats 19.4g 10.9g Vienna sausage
Net carbs 2.6g 0g Vienna sausage
Carbs 2.6g 0g Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 87mg 69mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 25IU 37IU Headcheese
Magnesium 7mg 9mg Headcheese
Calcium 10mg 16mg Headcheese
Potassium 101mg 31mg Vienna sausage
Iron 0.88mg 1.5mg Headcheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.122mg Headcheese
Zinc 1.6mg 0.97mg Vienna sausage
Phosphorus 49mg 56mg Headcheese
Sodium 879mg 941mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.25mg Headcheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.9µg Headcheese
Selenium 16.9µg 0.1µg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.023mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.115mg Headcheese
Vitamin B3 1.613mg 0.44mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B5 0.35mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.19mg Headcheese
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 1.05µg Headcheese
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Headcheese
Folate 4µg 2µg Vienna sausage
Choline 43.7mg 104.1mg Headcheese
Saturated Fat 7.125g 3.402g Headcheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.628g 5.601g Vienna sausage
Polyunsaturated fat 1.29g 1.134g Vienna sausage
Tryptophan 0.109mg Vienna sausage
Threonine 0.357mg Vienna sausage
Isoleucine 0.557mg Vienna sausage
Leucine 0.797mg Vienna sausage
Lysine 0.791mg Vienna sausage
Methionine 0.265mg Vienna sausage
Phenylalanine 0.425mg Vienna sausage
Valine 0.573mg Vienna sausage
Histidine 0.273mg Vienna sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vienna sausage Headcheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Vienna sausage
24%
Headcheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Vienna sausage
28%
Headcheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Headcheese
Headcheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.723g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Headcheese
Headcheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/nutrients
  2. Headcheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171630/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.