Pork, ground, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Meat
Pork, ground, raw contains 233 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (110 g) provides about 256 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 31% 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 20% of the Daily Value for zinc and 14% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 233 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 17.5 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat M | 6.3 g | 31% |
| Trans fat M | 0.066 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 71.2 mg | 24% |
| Sodium M | 53.6 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 17.8 g | 36% |
| Calcium M | 5.9 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.79 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 173 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 318 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper M | 0.067 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 31%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein17.8 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat17.5 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat6.3 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium53.6 mgin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 7.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 2.6 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 63.9 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 2.9 g |
| Ash M | 0.92 g |
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, plate steak, boneless, outside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 232 | 18 g | 0.35 g | 17.6 g |
| Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 227 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Lamb, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 230 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 17.1 g |
| Ground beef, 85% lean, raw Raw | 215 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 15 g |
| Beef, chuck, blade roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw | 230 | 17.4 g | 0 g | 17.3 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 229 | 17.8 g | 0 g | 17 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 231 | 17.4 g | 0.14 g | 17.9 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw Raw | 239 | 17.7 g | 0 g | 18.1 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 233 kcal. Reference amount, racc (110 g): about 256 kcal.
Is raw pork high in protein?
Raw pork contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.6 g in reference amount, racc (110 g). About 31% 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.
How much fat is in raw pork?
Raw pork contains 17.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.3 g is saturated (31% 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 zinc (20% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pork?
100 g contains 53.6 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, ground, raw has 233 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: Foundation Foods, record dated April 20, 2023. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2514745. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 20, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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