Pork: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of pork has 248 kcal. 1 chop (89 g): 221 kcal.
Pork is in the family Meat & eggs. Per 100 g it provides 27.1 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 14.7 g fat: about 55% of its calories come from fat.
What pork provides most
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.99 mg per 100 g, 82 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 33.4 µg per 100 g, 61 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 27.1 g per 100 g, 54 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 5.6 mg per 100 g, 35 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B6: 0.52 mg per 100 g, 30 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B12: 0.71 µg per 100 g, 30 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: saturated fat: 5.4 g · cholesterol: 82 mg.
Pork per serving
The serving is 1 chop, 89 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 chop |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | 221 kcal |
| Protein | 27.1 g | 24.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g | 13.1 g |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 52.5 mg |
Pork nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 248 kcal | — |
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54 % |
| Total fat | 14.7 g | 19 % |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 27 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg | 5 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.99 mg | 82 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 24 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 5.6 mg | 35 % |
| B6 | 0.52 mg | 30 % |
| B9 · Folate | 6 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0.71 µg | 30 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.99 mg | 6 % |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphorus | 242 mg | 19 % |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9 % |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | 21 % |
| Selenium | 33.4 µg | 61 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.03 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other meat & eggs
Of 8 foods in this family on Micela, pork ranks 5th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥓 Bacon | 548 | 35.7 g |
| 2 | 🐑 Lamb | 294 | 24.5 g |
| 3 | 🥩 Beef | 257 | 26.8 g |
| 4 | 🍖 Grilled steak | 255 | 23.5 g |
| 5 | 🐖 Pork | 248 | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🍗 Chicken | 165 | 31 g |
| 7 | 🦃 Turkey | 159 | 29.1 g |
| 8 | 🥚 Egg | 143 | 12.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, pork is in the top 10 for vitamin B1 (thiamin) (1st), protein (6th).
Where it comes from
Domesticated twice: Anatolia and China.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does pork have?
100 g of pork has 248 kcal. 1 chop (89 g) has 221 kcal.
How much protein does pork have?
27.1 g per 100 g; 24.1 g in 1 chop.
How many carbs does pork have?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does pork have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B1 (thiamin), 82 %; selenium, 61 %; protein, 54 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 35 %.
Where does pork come from?
Domesticated twice: Anatolia and China. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 10023 · Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted · Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted
One serving (1 chop) is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers