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Head Cheese vs Mortadella Calories

Mortadella has 98% more calories than head cheese: 311 vs 157 calories per 100 g.

For protein, mortadella has more. For fat, mortadella has more. For carbohydrates, mortadella has more. For fiber, about the same fiber.

By typical serving, 1 slice of head cheese (28 g) has 44 calories and 1 slice of mortadella (15 g) has 47 calories.

Head Cheese and Mortadella calorie calculator

Head Cheese

157calories in 100 g
  • Protein 14 g
  • Fat 11 g
  • Carbs 0 g
Head Cheese nutrition

Mortadella

311calories in 100 g
  • Protein 16 g
  • Fat 25 g
  • Carbs 3.1 g
Mortadella nutrition

Nutrition per 100 grams

NutrientHead CheeseMortadella
Calories157311
Protein14 g16 g
Fat11 g25 g
Saturated fat3.4 g9.5 g
Carbohydrates0 g3.1 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sugars0 g0 g
Sodium941 mg1246 mg
Potassium31 mg163 mg
Calcium16 mg18 mg
Iron1.5 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Head Cheese vs Mortadella: common questions

Which has more calories, head cheese or mortadella?

Mortadella has more calories per 100 g (311 vs 157).

Which has more protein, head cheese or mortadella?

Mortadella has more protein per 100 g (16 g vs 14 g).

Is head cheese or mortadella better for weight loss?

Head Cheese has fewer calories per 100 g, so you can eat more of it for the same calories. Total calories across the day matter more than any single food, and protein and fiber help with fullness.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Head Cheese: FDC ID 2706180. Mortadella: FDC ID 2706182.