
Product Insights
Cabeza de cerdo is a sliced cured pork head product from Spain, classified under the processed meat category. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with several additives such as gelatin, sodium nitrite, sodium acetate, carmine and stabilisers. Nutritionally it provides 213 kcal per 100 g, 17 g fat (including 7 g saturated fat) and 2.4 g salt, while containing no sugars and 15 g protein, making it high in salt and saturated fat but low in sugars.
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical cold‑cut averages, Cabeza de cerdo contains slightly less total fat and calories, but its salt (2.4 g) and saturated fat (7 g) are higher than average, while it has virtually no sugar and a modest protein level.
Ingredients
Careta (75%), magro de cabeza (20%), gelatina, sal, ajo, estabilizante (tripolifosfato sódico), antioxidantes (eritorbato sódico, citrato trisódico), conservadores (acetato sódico, nitrito sódico) y colorante (carmín). Puede contener trazas de soja
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