Headcheese, pork: Nutrition Facts
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Headcheese, pork contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 1 oz, 4" x 4" x 3/32" thick (28 g) provides about 44 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sausages and luncheon meats on FoodFactly, where the median is 265 kcal per 100 g across 174 foods.
100 g provides 44% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 19% of the Daily Value for choline and 14% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.9 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol M | 69 mg | 23% |
| Sodium L | 941 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 13.8 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.023 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.1 µg | 44% |
| Choline I | 104 mg | 19% |
| Calcium M | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 31 mg | 0.7% |
| Zinc M | 0.97 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium I | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% 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 36%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein13.8 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 14.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sausages and luncheon meats (median 0.2 g)
- Fat10.9 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 21.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 7.4 g)
- Sodium941 mgbelow the median for sausages and luncheon meats (median 962 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 37 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 73.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 658 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 2 µg |
| Betaine I | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head cheese | 157 | 13.8 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 172 | 14 g | 0.8 g | 12.5 g |
| Pork, cured, ham -- water added, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 164 | 15.7 g | 1.1 g | 10.8 g |
| Pork, cured, ham and water product, slice, bone-in, separable lean and fat, unheated | 149 | 13.7 g | 2.7 g | 9.3 g |
| Brains | 150 | 11.6 g | 1.5 g | 10.4 g |
| Pork, cured, feet, pickled | 140 | 11.6 g | 0.01 g | 10 g |
| Pork, pig's feet, pickled | 140 | 11.6 g | 0.01 g | 10 g |
| Frankfurter, beef, low fat | 140 | 12 g | 1.6 g | 9.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in headcheese?
100 g of headcheese has 157 kcal. 1 slice, 1 oz, 4" x 4" x 3/32" thick (28 g): about 44 kcal. 45 g (45 g): about 71 kcal.
Is headcheese high in protein?
Headcheese contains 13.8 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 slice, 1 oz, 4" x 4" x 3/32" thick (28 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sausages and luncheon meats, that is below the median (median 14.5 g).
How many carbs are in headcheese?
Headcheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in headcheese?
Headcheese contains 10.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does headcheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (44% DV), choline (19% DV), copper (14% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in headcheese?
100 g contains 941 mg of sodium, 41% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171630. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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