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Guanciale

Guanciale is a traditional Italian cured pork jowl used widely in regional cooking—most famously grated into dishes like pasta alla carbonara and amatriciana for its intense, savory flavor and silky mouthfeel. It is prized for its rich fat, curing, and concentrated pork taste. Nutritionally, Guanciale is very high in fat, with about 45g of fat per 100g, and also supplies a substantial amount of protein and animal B‑vitamins such as vitamin B12 and selenium. The fat includes monounsaturated fats alongside a significant portion of saturated fat. From a health perspective, guanciale provides high‑quality protein and flavorful fats that boost appetite and culinary satisfaction, but it is also a processed, salty cured meat—so it’s best enjoyed in moderation or swapped for leaner alternatives when aiming to reduce saturated fat and sodium intake.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~4.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

500 kcal

25% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

25 g

50% RDI

Fat

45 g

15g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

3.5 g

70% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Guanciale healthy?

Guanciale is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Guanciale?

Guanciale is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Guanciale lactose free?

Yes, Guanciale is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Guanciale?

100g of Guanciale contains 500 kcal, 25g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 45g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Guanciale gluten free?

Yes, Guanciale is gluten free.

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