Original Hog Head Cheese, Original
Original Hog Head Cheese, Original contains 298 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 oz (57 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 79 % of its calories come from fat, with 19 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 1.004 products.
100 g provides 10 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 26,3 g | 34 % |
| Saturated fat L | 8,8 g | 44 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 70 mg | 23 % |
| Sodium L | 860 mg | 37 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1,8 g | 0,6 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 14 g | 28 % |
| Vitamin D L | 2 µg | 10 % |
| Calcium L | 21 mg | 2 % |
| Jern L | 1,8 mg | 10 % |
| Kalium L | 232 mg | 5 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19 %
- Carbohydrates 2 %
- Fat 79 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 19,6 g)
- Fat26,3 gabove the median for kød (median 17,9 g)
- Saturated fat8,8 gabove the median for kød (median 7,1 g)
- Sodium860 mgbelow the median for kød (median 1.140 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- CAJUN
- Barcode
- 0850024756205
- Label serving
- 2 oz
- Category
- pepperoni-salami-cold-cuts
Ingredients
PORK SKINS, PORK SNOUTS, WATER, PORK, ONIONS, PORK HEARTS, GREEN PEPPER, CELERY, SALT, SPICES, PAPRIKA, ANTIMICROBIAL BLEND (SODIUM DIACETATE, NISIN, ROSEMARY EXTRACT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Hog Head Cheese, Original?
100 g of Original Hog Head Cheese, Original has 298 kcal. 2 oz (57 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Original Hog Head Cheese, Original high in protein?
Original Hog Head Cheese, Original contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in 2 oz (57 g). About 19 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19,6 g).
How many carbs are in Original Hog Head Cheese, Original?
Original Hog Head Cheese, Original has 1,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Original Hog Head Cheese, Original?
Original Hog Head Cheese, Original contains 26,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,8 g is saturated (44 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Original Hog Head Cheese, Original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin D (10 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Original Hog Head Cheese, Original?
100 g contains 860 mg of sodium, 37 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 10. juli 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2631192. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 10. juli 2023. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "ORIGINAL HOG HEAD CHEESE, ORIGINAL". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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