Headcheese (pork) nutrition facts
100 grams of headcheese, pork contain 157 calories, 14 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (44% DV) and protein (28% DV). Most of its calories (64%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 941 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B1244%
- Protein28%
- Choline19%
- Copper14%
- Vitamin B611%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate | 2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.05 µg | 44% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 56 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.97 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.1 µg | 0% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.6 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.13 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 73.8 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other sausages and luncheon meats
| Per 100 g | Headcheese (pork) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 | 255 | -39% |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 15.3 g | -10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 3.58 g | -100% |
| Total fat | 10.9 g | 19.8 g | -45% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.1 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 1.03 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 941 mg | 997 mg | -6% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171630. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.