Head cheese (pork) nutrition facts
Per 45 g · 45 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.2g36% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat4.9g64% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Head cheese (pork) (45 g, 45 g) has 71 calories, with 6.2 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 4.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B12 (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B1220%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 45 g (45 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 20% |
| Choline | 47 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 14 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
- 90 calRichard's Hog Head Cheese, Sliced2 oz.+19 cal
- 110 calParker House Hot Head Cheese, Sliced1 slice+39 cal
- 100 calPurnell's Old Folks Hog Head Cheese, SLiced2 oz.+29 cal
- 90 calRichard's Cajun Favorites Sliced Hog Head Cheese Hot2 oz.+19 cal
- 120 calManda Hot Hog Head Cheese2 oz+49 cal
- 120 calKoegel's Hot Head Cheese1 slice+49 cal
Burning 71 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 13minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 8minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 10minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Head cheese (pork)?
One serving of Head cheese (pork) (45 g) has 71 calories, which works out to 157 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Head cheese (pork) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 36% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Head cheese (pork) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Head cheese (pork)?
424 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Head cheese (pork)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
