Guanciale
Guanciale contains 607 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from fat, with 7% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 250 kcal per 100 g across 1,308 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 607 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 64.3 g | 82% |
| Saturated fat L | 21.4 g | 107% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 1,210 mg | 53% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 10.7 g | 21% |
% 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 7%
- Fat 93%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 19.6 g)
- Fat64.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 16.7 g)
- Saturated fat21.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 6.3 g)
- Sodium1,210 mgabove the median for meat (median 1,100 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 580 kcal | 607 kcal |
| Protein | 15.5 g | 10.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 58 g | 64.3 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | n/a | 0 g |
| Sodium | 339 mg | 1,210 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- MAESTRI
- Barcode
- 0856726007638
- Label serving
- 1 oz
- Category
- pepperoni-salami-cold-cuts
Ingredients
PORK JOWL, SALT, SPICES, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, POTASSIUM NITRATE, 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 Guanciale?
100 g of Guanciale has 607 kcal. 1 oz (28 g): about 170 kcal.
Is Guanciale high in protein?
Guanciale contains 10.7 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 oz (28 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.6 g).
How many carbs are in Guanciale?
Guanciale has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Guanciale?
Guanciale contains 64.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Guanciale?
100 g contains 1,210 mg of sodium, 53% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 30, 2023. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0856726007638. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 17, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2671410. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 30, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "GUANCIALE". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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