Calories in Pork, cured, separable fat (from ham and arm picnic), unheated
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Pork, cured, separable fat (from ham and arm picnic), unheated contains 579 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 164 kcal.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from fat, with 4% from protein and 0.1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pork products on FoodFactly, where the median is 180 kcal per 100 g across 343 foods.
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 11% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 579 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 61.4 g | 79% |
| Saturated fat ? | 22.5 g | 113% |
| Cholesterol ? | 68 mg | 23% |
| Sodium ? | 505 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 5.7 g | 11% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.33 µg | 14% |
| Choline I | 23.2 mg | 4% |
| Calcium ? | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron ? | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 98 mg | 8% |
| Potassium ? | 105 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Copper ? | 0.044 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium I | 4.7 µg | 9% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 0.1%
- Fat 96%
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
- Protein5.7 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat61.4 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat22.5 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium505 mgabove the median for pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.98 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water31.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 29.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 6.5 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.018 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.15 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.47 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.084 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.05 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.21 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.092 g |
| Valine ? | 0.27 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.59 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.064 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.32 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.47 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.78 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.41 g |
| Proline ? | 0.3 g |
| Serine ? | 0.21 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 5.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.82 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 14 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 7.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 27.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 8 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 31.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 2,423 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 1 µg |
| Betaine I | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pork
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
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, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw Raw | 594 | 6 g | 0 g | 63.3 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, external fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw Raw | 596 | 6.5 g | 0 g | 63.3 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, raw Raw | 602 | 7 g | 0.01 g | 63.8 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, cooked Cooked | 596 | 8.5 g | 0 g | 62.4 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, cooked Cooked | 586 | 9.7 g | 0 g | 60.4 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked Cooked | 560 | 7.9 g | 3.4 g | 57.2 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, seam fat, raw Raw | 562 | 9.6 g | 1.1 g | 57.7 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 627 | 5.2 g | 0 g | 67.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pork?
100 g of pork has 579 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 164 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 492 kcal.
How much protein is in pork?
Pork contains 5.7 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in pork?
Pork has 0.09 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pork?
Pork contains 61.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 22.5 g is saturated (113% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pork contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (20% DV), Vitamin B12 (14% DV) and Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pork?
100 g contains 505 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pork, cured, separable fat (from ham and arm picnic), unheated has 579 kcal, while pork, cured, bacon, cooked, broiled, pan-fried or roasted, reduced sodium has 541 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 167877. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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