Calories in Pork, fresh, ground, raw
Generic food Raw Meat
Pork, fresh, ground, raw contains 263 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 75 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 0% 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 61% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 45% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 21.2 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat ? | 7.9 g | 39% |
| Cholesterol ? | 72 mg | 24% |
| Sodium ? | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 16.9 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.73 mg | 61% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.67 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.38 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.7 µg | 29% |
| Calcium ? | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.88 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 175 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 287 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper ? | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 24.6 µg | 45% |
% 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 26%
- Fat 74%
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
- Protein16.9 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat21.2 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat7.9 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium56 mgin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 9.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.77 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.79 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.45 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.59 g |
| Valine ? | 0.92 g |
| Arginine ? | 1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.67 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.98 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.8 g |
| Proline ? | 0.68 g |
| Serine ? | 0.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (11)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.33 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 4.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 8.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.65 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.16 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 2 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 61.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.87 g |
| Energy ? | 1,100 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 7 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground lamb, raw Raw | 282 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 23.4 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 260 | 16.8 g | 0 g | 20.9 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 264 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 21.5 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, blade, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 262 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 21.3 g |
| Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 267 | 16.9 g | 0 g | 21.6 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, blade, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 259 | 16.6 g | 0 g | 20.9 g |
| Lamb, leg, sirloin half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 261 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 20.8 g |
| Beef, chuck, blade roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 268 | 17 g | 0.97 g | 21.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pork?
100 g of raw pork has 263 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 75 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 297 kcal.
Is raw pork high in protein?
Raw pork contains 16.9 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.8 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 26% 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 raw pork?
Raw pork has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw pork?
Raw pork contains 21.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.9 g is saturated (39% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw pork contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (61% DV), selenium (45% DV), Vitamin B12 (29% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV) and Vitamin B6 (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pork?
100 g contains 56 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pork, fresh, ground, raw has 263 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 167902. 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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