Calories in
headcheese, pork
157 kcal per 100 g Headcheese, pork contains 157 calories per 100 grams, or about 44 calories per slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick). Per 100 g it provides 13.8 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 10.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 36% protein, 64% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick) | 28.0 g | 44 | 3.9 g | 0.0 g | 3.1 g |
| 45 g | 45.0 g | 71 | 6.2 g | 0.0 g | 4.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 157 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Total fat | 10.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 941.0 mg | 263.5 mg |
| Potassium | 31.0 mg | 8.7 mg |
| Calcium | 16.0 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 69.0 mg | 19.3 mg |
| Water | 73.8 g | 20.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171630). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How headcheese, pork compares
Among the 42 sausages and luncheon meats items on this site, headcheese, pork ranks 39 of 42 by calorie density, against a category average of 257 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 39% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 8.8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick) (44 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 9 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in headcheese, pork?
Headcheese, pork contains 157 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 44 calories per slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick). It also provides 13.8 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 10.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of headcheese, pork?
By calories, headcheese, pork is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 36% protein and 64% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a slice (1 oz) (4" x 4" x 3/32" thick)?
About 9 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the headcheese, pork I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within sausages and luncheon meats.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Headcheese, pork". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.