USDA Survey
Head cheese
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706180).
- 157
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 13.8g
- Proteinhigh · 28% DV
- 10.9g
- Fatgood source · 14% DV
The verdict
Head cheese is protein-dense for its calories, with 13.8g of protein per 100g.
- 13.8g
- protein per 100g
- Top 40%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 157
- calories per 100g
Head cheese contains 157 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Head cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706180, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Head cheese reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text — it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
157 kcal = 8% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Head cheese ranks on protein
Its 13.8g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food — the 7,879 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g — Head cheese vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
14 Top 40% higher than 60% of 7,879 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy & Foundation · April 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Energy | 157.0 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 13.8 G | 28% |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.9 G | 14% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | |
| Water | 73.8 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 104.1 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 2.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 2.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 2.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.1 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.4 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 MG | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 MG | 8% |
| Potassium, K | 31.0 MG | 1% |
| Sodium, Na | 941.0 MG | 41% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9.0 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 56.0 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.1 UG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.9 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.0 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 69.0 MG | 23% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.4 G | 17% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.6 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.6 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.0 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.0 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.1 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.2 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.1 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.1 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Head cheese delivers 13.8g of protein per 100g — more than 60% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 157 calories per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706180) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.