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Cotechino
Cotechino by Palmieri provides 264 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 21 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Italian meat products category and comes in a 250 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 233 +13% |
| Total fat | 20 g | 15.4 +30% |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 5.8 +21% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 1 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0.4 −100% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1.5 −100% |
| Protein | 21 g | 22.5 −6% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 3.1 −42% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1319 Italian meat products products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other italian meat products
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Carne di suino, cotenna, grasso suino, sale, aromi naturali, antiossidante: ascorbato di sodio, conservante: nitrito di sodio.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 250 g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenFSCFSC Mix
- Sold in
- Italy
- Barcode
- 8011198003065
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cotechino?
Cotechino contains 264 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Cotechino?
Cotechino has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cotechino healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cotechino vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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