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How Many Calories in Headcheese, Pork?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 45 kcal | 3.9g |
| 100g | 157 kcal | 13.8g |
A headcheese, pork contains 157 calories per 100g. A typical 1 slice (28g) provides about 44 calories. Headcheese, Pork is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Headcheese, Pork Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (28g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 13.8g | 3.9g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 10.9g | 3.1g |
| of which Saturates | 3.4g | 1.0g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 941.0mg | 263mg |
| Potassium | 31.0mg | 9mg |
| Calcium | 16.0mg | 4mg |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.4mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (28% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (14% DV)
- High in sodium (41% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 8% DV
- Protein: 28% DV
- Carbohydrates: 0% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 14% DV
- Saturated fat: 17% DV
- Sodium: 41% DV
- Potassium: 1% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 8% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Good to know
Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.
Does headcheese, pork fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Headcheese, Pork contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in headcheese, pork per 100g?
Headcheese, Pork contains 157 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is headcheese, pork high in calories?
A 1 slice of headcheese, pork (28g) has around 44 calories — roughly 2% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is headcheese, pork good for weight loss?
Headcheese, Pork is fairly calorie-dense at 157 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 slice provides about 44 calories.
How much protein is in headcheese, pork?
Headcheese, Pork contains 13.8g of protein per 100g.
Is headcheese, pork a good source of fibre?
Headcheese, Pork is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does headcheese, pork compare to chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered?
Headcheese, Pork has 157 calories per 100g, close to chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, cooked, simmered at 157 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is headcheese, pork keto-friendly?
Headcheese, Pork contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of headcheese, pork for 20g of protein?
With 13.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 145g of headcheese, pork to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other meat & fish closest to headcheese, pork by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headcheese, Pork (this page) | 157 kcal | 13.8g | 0.0g | 10.9g |
| Chicken, Broilers or Fryers, Giblets, Cooked, Simmered | 157 kcal | 27.1g | 0.0g | 4.5g |
| Chicken, Stewing, Dark Meat, Meat Only, Raw | 157 kcal | 19.7g | 0.0g | 8.1g |
| Turkey, All Classes, Breast, Meat and Skin, Raw | 157 kcal | 21.9g | 0.0g | 7.0g |
| Turkey Thigh, Pre-basted, Meat and Skin, Cooked | 157 kcal | 18.8g | 0.0g | 8.5g |
| Turkey From Whole, Light Meat, Meat and Skin, with Added Solution, Cooked | 157 kcal | 26.5g | 0.0g | 5.6g |
| Chicken, Broiler or Fryers, Breast, Skinless, Boneless, Meat Only, Cooked, Braised | 157 kcal | 32.1g | 0.0g | 3.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.