Head Cheese
Packaged product Fleisch BOAR'S HEAD
Head Cheese contains 161 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2oz, 56g (56 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 51 % of its calories come from fat, with 45 % from protein and 4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in Fleisch on FoodFactly, where the median is 250 kcal per 100 g across 1.308 products.
100 g provides 11 % of the Daily Value for Eisen.
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 | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 8,9 g | 11 % |
| Saturated fat L | 4,5 g | 22 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 116 mg | 39 % |
| Sodium L | 750 mg | 33 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1,8 g | 0,7 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 17,9 g | 36 % |
| Eisen L | 1,9 mg | 11 % |
| Kalium L | 80 mg | 2 % |
% 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 45 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 51 %
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
- Protein17,9 gbelow the median for Fleisch (median 19,6 g)
- Fat8,9 gbelow the median for Fleisch (median 16,7 g)
- Saturated fat4,5 gbelow the median for Fleisch (median 6,3 g)
- Sodium750 mgin the lowest quarter of Fleisch (median 1.100 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 4,5 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- BOAR'S HEAD
- Barcode
- 0207234000008
- Label serving
- 2oz (56g)
- Category
- pepperoni-salami-cold-cuts
Ingredients
COOKED PORK TONGUES, WATER, COOKED HAM, SWEET RED PEPPERS (FRESH SWEET RED PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), GELATIN, SALT, LESS THAN 1.5% OF DEXTROSE, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, VINEGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, 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 Head Cheese?
100 g of Head Cheese has 161 kcal. 2oz, 56g (56 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Head Cheese high in protein?
Head Cheese contains 17,9 g of protein per 100 g (36 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in 2oz, 56g (56 g). About 45 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Fleisch, that is below the median (median 19,6 g).
How many carbs are in Head Cheese?
Head Cheese has 1,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Head Cheese?
Head Cheese contains 8,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4,5 g is saturated (22 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Head Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Eisen (11 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Head Cheese?
100 g contains 750 mg of sodium, 33 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 24. 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 2629776. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 24. Juli 2023. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "HEAD CHEESE". Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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