Pork

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

FDC 168291oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 28 · -9 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, tail, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 28 of 100. Within pork it ranks 36 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (36% DV). Most of its 378 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (11.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.8 g · 19%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 33.5 g · 81%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories378 kcal19%
Total fat34 g43%
Saturated fat12 g58%
Cholesterol97 mg32%
Sodium63 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein18 g36%
Potassium349 mg7%
Calcium18 mg1%
Iron0.99 mg6%
Magnesium8 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 168291

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.

Protein36% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density28 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g63 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat, cooked, crumblesDensity 32 vs 28Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat, cooked, pan-broiledDensity 33 vs 28Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 33 vs 28

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