Pork

Pork, pickled pork hocks

FDC 169157oz (117 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 26 · -11 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, pickled pork hocks is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 26 of 100. Within pork it ranks 38 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (38% DV). Most of its 171 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1050 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.1 g · 45%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 10.5 g · 55%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories171 kcal9%
Total fat11 g13%
Saturated fat3.2 g16%
Cholesterol89 mg30%
Sodium1050 mg46%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g38%
Potassium47 mg1%
Calcium19 mg1%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium6 mg1%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A23 µg3%
Vitamin E0.17 mg1%

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FDC 169157

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.

Protein38% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density26 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1050 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Pork, fresh, carcass, separable lean and fat, rawDensity 27 vs 26Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, tail, rawDensity 28 vs 26Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat, cooked, crumblesDensity 32 vs 26

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