Pork

Pork, fresh, backribs, separable lean and fat, raw

FDC 168299oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 41 · +4 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, fresh, backribs, separable lean and fat, raw is middling for nutrient density at 41 of 100. Within pork it ranks 29 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (38% DV). Most of its 224 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (5.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.1 g · 34%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 16.3 g · 66%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories224 kcal11%
Total fat16 g21%
Saturated fat5.8 g29%
Cholesterol69 mg23%
Sodium87 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g38%
Potassium247 mg5%
Calcium31 mg2%
Iron0.76 mg4%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A7 µg1%
Vitamin E0.24 mg2%

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FDC 168299

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein38% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density41 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g87 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Pork, fresh, ground, cookedDensity 41 vs 41Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, pan-broiledDensity 42 vs 41Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, rawDensity 42 vs 41

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