HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Center Cut Chops, Fresh Pork: Nutrition Facts
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HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Center Cut Chops, Fresh Pork contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 47 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pork products on FoodFactly (180 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for zinc and 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 9.6 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat M | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol M | 52 mg | 17% |
| Sodium M | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.84 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 0.28 g | |
| Protein M | 18.7 g | 37% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 21 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 307 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper M | 0.1 mg | 11% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 45%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 53%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.7 gbelow the median for pork products (median 22 g)
- Sugars0.28 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 0 g)
- Fat9.6 gabove the median for pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gabove the median for pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium378 mgabove the median for pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 4.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.83 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.75 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 4.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.25 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 69.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.6 g |
| Energy ? | 699 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
Other forms of HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Pork Tenderloin, Teriyaki-Flavored | 119 | 18.2 g | 4.6 g | 3.1 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Pork Tenderloin, Peppercorn-Flavored | 110 | 17.2 g | 1.8 g | 3.8 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Pork Loin Filets, Lemon Garlic-Flavored | 118 | 17.8 g | 1.8 g | 4.2 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Boneless Pork Loin, Fresh Pork Raw | 145 | 19 g | 0.76 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean only, choice, raw Raw | 175 | 19.1 g | 0.4 g | 10.2 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, blade, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 164 | 19.1 g | 0 g | 9.1 g |
| Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 162 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Beef, chuck, under blade center steak, boneless, Denver Cut, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 170 | 19.4 g | 0.49 g | 10 g |
| Beef, chuck, shoulder clod, top blade, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 166 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, with added solution, raw Raw | 171 | 19.5 g | 0 g | 10.3 g |
| Beef, chuck, under blade center steak, boneless, Denver Cut, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 172 | 19.2 g | 0.09 g | 10.5 g |
| Beef, chuck, shoulder clod, top blade, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 176 | 19 g | 0 g | 10.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER?
100 g of raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER has 167 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 47 kcal. 4 oz (112 g): about 187 kcal. 1 serving (112 g): about 187 kcal.
Is raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER high in protein?
Raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER contains 18.7 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 45% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork products, that is below the median (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER?
Raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER has 0.84 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.28 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER?
Raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER contains 9.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (14% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER?
100 g contains 378 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168319. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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