Pork

Pork, fresh, ground, raw

FDC 167902oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 34 · -3 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, fresh, ground, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 34 of 100. Within pork it ranks 32 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (34% DV). Most of its 263 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (7.9 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 16.9 g · 26%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 21.2 g · 74%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories263 kcal13%
Total fat21 g27%
Saturated fat7.9 g39%
Cholesterol72 mg24%
Sodium56 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein17 g34%
Potassium287 mg6%
Calcium14 mg1%
Iron0.88 mg5%
Magnesium19 mg5%
Vitamin C0.7 mg1%
Vitamin A2 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 167902

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.

Protein34% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density34 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g56 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unpreparedDensity 35 vs 34Pork, cured, ham, low sodium, lean and fat, cookedDensity 37 vs 34Pork, fresh, backribs, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 41 vs 34

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