Meat

Headcheese

Headcheese has 157 calories per 100 g, with 13.8 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 10.9 g fat. A typical portion (1 slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick), 28 g) has 44 calories.

157kcal · per 100 g657 kJ
  • Protein13.8 g
  • Carbs0 g
  • Fat10.9 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat10.9 g14%
Saturated fat3.4 g17%
Cholesterol69 mg23%
Sodium941 mg41%
Total carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Total sugars0 g
Protein13.8 g28%
Vitamin D0.9 µg5%
Calcium16 mg1%
Iron1.5 mg8%
Potassium31 mg1%
Magnesium9 mg2%
Vitamin A (RAE)0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Folate (DFE)2 µg1%
Vitamin B121.1 µg44%
Water73.8 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in vitamin B12 and protein — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of fat (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • High in cholesterol and sodium (20% DV or more per 100 g) — worth watching if you're limiting it.
  • 8.8 g protein per 100 kcal.

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.