Pork

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

FDC 168219oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 27 · -10 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, fresh, carcass, separable lean and fat, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 27 of 100. Within pork it ranks 37 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (28% DV). Most of its 376 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (12.4 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13.9 g · 15%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 35.1 g · 85%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories376 kcal19%
Total fat35 g45%
Saturated fat12 g62%
Cholesterol74 mg25%
Sodium42 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein14 g28%
Potassium253 mg5%
Calcium19 mg1%
Iron0.69 mg4%
Magnesium13 mg3%
Vitamin C0.4 mg0%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E0.29 mg2%

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FDC 168219

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.

Protein28% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density27 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g42 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, tail, rawDensity 28 vs 27Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat, cooked, crumblesDensity 32 vs 27Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat, cooked, pan-broiledDensity 33 vs 27

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