Pork

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw

FDC 168269oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 16 · -21 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw is mostly calories with little else, scoring 16 of 100. Within pork it ranks 51 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (13% DV). Most of its 655 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (25.3 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 6.4 g · 4%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 69.6 g · 96%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories655 kcal33%
Total fat70 g89%
Saturated fat25 g127%
Cholesterol90 mg30%
Sodium25 mg1%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein6.4 g13%
Potassium148 mg3%
Calcium4 mg0%
Iron0.42 mg2%
Magnesium3 mg1%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E0.29 mg2%

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FDC 168269

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.

Protein13% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density16 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g6.4 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g25 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, cured, feet, pickledDensity 16 vs 16Pork, fresh, separable fat, cookedDensity 17 vs 16Pork, cured, bacon, unpreparedDensity 19 vs 16

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