Head cheese: calories and nutrition facts
Head cheese has 184 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Slice (50 g), has 92 kcal.
- Calories
- 184 kcal
- Protein
- 13.8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 3.2 g
- Fat
- 12.9 g
Per 100 g
Head cheese: how many calories?
Head cheese has 184 kcal per 100 g, with 13.8 g protein, 3.2 g carbs and 12.9 g fat. A 50 g serving (1 Slice) has 92 kcal. That is close to the average for Meat, Eggs, Fish (183 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein30%
- Carbohydrates7%
- Fat63%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 92 kcal
- Protein
- 6.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.6 g
- Fat
- 6.5 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (50 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 184 kcal | 92 kcal |
| Fat | 12.9 g | 6.5 g |
| of which saturated fat | 4.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 1.6 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Sodium | 941 mg | 471 mg |
| Water | 67.7 g | 33.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 8 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 16 mg |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 5 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(184 kcal) | 9% |
| Fat(12.9 g) | 18% |
| of which saturated fat(4.4 g) | 22% |
| Carbohydrates(3.2 g) | 1% |
| of which sugars(0 g) | 0% |
| Protein(13.8 g) | 28% |
| Salt(2.35 g) | 39% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Head cheese: frequently asked questions
Head cheese: how many calories per serving?
A 50 g serving (1 Slice) has 92 kcal.
Head cheese: how much protein?
Head cheese contains 13.8 g of protein per 100 g, 28% of the 50 g reference intake.
Head cheese: how much fibre?
Head cheese provides 0 g of fibre per 100 g, 0% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Head cheese: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 54 g of this food.
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