Pork: Calories

Primarily made up of protein and fat, pork is very rich in the B vitamin thiamine. The calorie content of pork is highly dependent on the amount of fat. Keep in mind that the skin of pork is very high in fat and many pork products are highly processed. Check out our Pork Chart below for more nutritional information.

Food	Serving	Calories	Serving	Calories
Bacon	100 g	270 cal	1 slice (30 g)	81 cal
Baked Ham	100 g	135 cal	1 slice, small (21 g)	28 cal
Cumberland Sausage	100 g	325 cal	1 piece (75 g)	244 cal
Ground Pork	100 g	279 cal	1 portion (200 g)	557 cal
Hog Maws	100 g	250 cal	1 cup (140 g)	250 cal
Pork	100 g	279 cal	1 portion (200 g)	557 cal
Pork Bacon	100 g	810 cal	1 portion (75 g)	607 cal
Pork Belly	100 g	197 cal	1 portion (250 g)	493 cal
Pork Chop	100 g	133 cal	1 portion (85 g)	113 cal
Pork Chop, grilled	100 g	150 cal	1 portion (300 g)	450 cal
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Pork Cutlet	100 g	106 cal	1 piece (125 g)	132 cal
Pork Egg Roll	100 g	278 cal	1 piece (64 g)	178 cal
Pork Leg	100 g	179 cal	1 portion (250 g)	447 cal
Pork Liver	100 g	129 cal	1 slice (28 g)	36 cal
Pork Loin	100 g	106 cal	1 portion (113 g)	120 cal
Pork Roast	100 g	296 cal	1 portion (250 g)	741 cal
Pork Roll	100 g	106 cal	1 slice (75 g)	79 cal
Pork Sausage	100 g	293 cal	1 slice (50 g)	146 cal
Pork Shoulder	100 g	219 cal	1 piece (250 g)	546 cal
Pork Skin	100 g	621 cal	1 portion (50 g)	311 cal
Pork Spare Ribs	100 g	277 cal	1 portion (112 g)	310 cal
Pork Steak	100 g	106 cal	1 piece (90 g)	95 cal
Pork Tamale	100 g	174 cal	1 piece (142 g)	247 cal
Pork Tongue	100 g	160 cal	1 piece (120 g)	192 cal
Salt Pork	100 g	184 cal	1 slice (28 g)	52 cal
Sausage Patty	100 g	288 cal	1 piece (25 g)	72 cal
Slice of Ham	100 g	97 cal	1 slice (16.2 g)	16 cal
Smoked Sausage	100 g	309 cal	1 piece (68 g)	210 cal
Spare Ribs, Pork Ribs	100 g	320 cal	1 portion (240 g)	768 cal

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Incorporating Pork into a Healthy Diet

Enjoyed by many cultures around the world and avoided by others, there’s no doubting the versatility of this meat. Transformed into products such as lard, bacon, pancetta, pork belly, pork chops and sausages, if eaten in moderation, pork can provide several benefits to your diet. Pork can provide the body with minerals such as iron and zinc. It also tends to be lower in calories than other meat options, such as beef. How pork is prepared, the cut and the level of processing, however, can all play a significant factor in the caloric impact of pork products.

To reduce your caloric intake when it comes to pork, opt for lean cuts and be sure to trim any excess fat off of the meat. You should also bake or boil the meat instead of frying or breading it. Using a non-stick pan can be helpful, as these often eliminate the need for oil altogether. It’s best to avoid methods such as frying or breading meat. These options are very fatty. Finally, opt for non-processed meats instead of lunch meats. These often contain more salt, sodium and preservatives. What are some ways you plan on including pork in your meal plan?