Pork

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw

FDC 168272oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 43 · +6 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, mechanically separated, raw is middling for nutrient density at 43 of 100. Within pork it ranks 25 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (30% DV), an excellent source of calcium (24% DV), an excellent source of iron (24% DV). Most of its 304 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (9.8 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15 g · 20%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 26.5 g · 80%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories304 kcal15%
Total fat27 g34%
Saturated fat9.8 g49%
Cholesterol77 mg26%
Sodium50 mg2%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein15 g30%
Potassium298 mg6%
Calcium315 mg24%
Iron4.3 mg24%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C0.7 mg1%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168272

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.

Protein30% DV
Calcium24% DV
Iron24% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density43 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g50 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, crumblesDensity 43 vs 43Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, stomach, rawDensity 44 vs 43Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, tongue, rawDensity 45 vs 43

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