Sausage & deli meats

Headcheese, pork

FDC 171630slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick) (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 22 · +0 vs Sausage & deli meats median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Headcheese, pork is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 22 of 100. Within sausage & deli meats it ranks 31 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (28% DV). Most of its 157 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (941 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.8 g · 36%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 10.9 g · 64%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories157 kcal8%
Total fat11 g14%
Saturated fat3.4 g17%
Cholesterol69 mg23%
Sodium941 mg41%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein14 g28%
Potassium31 mg1%
Calcium16 mg1%
Iron1.5 mg8%
Magnesium9 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.25 mg2%

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FDC 171630

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein28% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sausage & deli meats median

Nutrient density22 vs 22 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 14 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g941 vs 1030 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Bologna, porkDensity 22 vs 22Honey roll sausage, beefDensity 23 vs 22Ham and cheese spreadDensity 23 vs 22

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