Headcheese vs Bacon and beef sticks
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Bacon and beef sticks is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Headcheese 157
Bacon and 517
Protein (g)
Headcheese 13.8
Bacon and 29.1
Carbs (g)
Headcheese 0
Bacon and 0.800
Fat (g)
Headcheese 10.9
Bacon and 44.2
Fiber (g)
Headcheese 0
Bacon and 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Bacon and beef sticks — 29.1g vs 13.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Headcheese, pork — 157 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Bacon and beef sticks scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Headcheese | Bacon and beef sticks | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 157 kcal | 517 kcal | -70% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 73.8 g | 21.6 g | +242% |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 29.1 g | -52% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.9 g | 44.2 g | -75% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0.800 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.40 g | 16.0 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.60 g | 21.9 g | -74% |
| Cholesterol | 69.0 mg | 102 mg | -32% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.023 mg | 0.600 mg | -96% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.115 mg | 0.285 mg | -60% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.440 mg | 4.87 mg | -91% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 1.06 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 0.500 mg | -62% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 2.00 ug | = |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 104 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.05 ug | 1.90 ug | -45% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.250 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.900 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 14.0 mg | +14% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.50 mg | 1.86 mg | -19% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9.00 mg | 17.0 mg | -47% |
| Phosphorus, P | 56.0 mg | 142 mg | -61% |
| Potassium, K | 31.0 mg | 385 mg | -92% |
| Sodium, Na | 941 mg | 1420 mg | -34% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.970 mg | 3.23 mg | -70% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.122 mg | 0.080 mg | +53% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.038 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.100 ug | 26.1 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 658 kj | 2165 kj | -70% |
| Ash | 2.08 g | 4.30 g | -52% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0.800 g | -100% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 2.00 ug | = |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 2.00 ug | = |
| Betaine | 2.70 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 37.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.900 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 3.40 ug | 1.60 ug | +113% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.021 g | 0.060 g | -65% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.014 g | 0.040 g | -65% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.187 g | 0.510 g | -63% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.13 g | 7.60 g | -72% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 1.05 g | 4.00 g | -74% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.574 g | 1.69 g | -66% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 5.03 g | 15.4 g | -67% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.13 g | 4.30 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.00 g | 2.87 g | -65% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.131 g | 0.330 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.210 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.959 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.971 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.73 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 1.82 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.593 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.262 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.868 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.710 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.08 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.52 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.699 g | |
| Alanine | — | 1.48 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.07 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 3.38 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.64 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.19 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.942 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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