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 medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 941 mg | 41% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.95 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 263 mg | 11% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% |
| Potassium | 8.7 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171630Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sausage & deli meats median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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