Head Cheese

by Tia Angelita in Head cheese Barcode 0859836003705
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Head Cheese by Tia Angelita provides 267 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 13.3 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Head cheese category. Contains: beef, gelatin.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
22.2 g · High
Saturated fat
7.8 g · High
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
2.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 slice (45 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 267 kcal 120 kcal 179 +49%
Total fat 22.2 g 10 g 13% 12.8 +73%
Saturated fat 7.8 g 3.5 g 18% 4.6 +70%
Carbohydrates 2.2 g 1 g 0% 0.9 +137%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 0.4 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.3 −100%
Protein 13.3 g 6 g 12% 15 −11%
Salt 2.1 g 0.9 g 2

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 177 Head cheese products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other head cheese

Calories higher 11%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 23%
Saturated fat higher 12%
Protein top 78%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pork snouts, beef, water, salt, sugar, sodium citrate, gelatin, spices, sodium diacetate, onion, garlic, sodium nitrite.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
BeefGelatin

Additives 5

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 slice (45 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0859836003705

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Head Cheese?

Head Cheese contains 267 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (1 slice (45 g)).

How much sugar is in Head Cheese?

Head Cheese has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Head Cheese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Head Cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Head Cheese contain?

According to the label data it contains: Beef, Gelatin. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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