Pork, pickled pork hocks: Nutrition Facts
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Pork, pickled pork hocks contains 171 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (117 g) provides about 200 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from protein and 0% 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 48% of the Daily Value for selenium, 22% of the Daily Value for zinc and 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 C | 171 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.5 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans fat C | 0.11 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium M | 1,050 mg | 46% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 19.1 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A ? | 23 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.064 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.51 µg | 21% |
| Calcium M | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 60 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 47 mg | 1% |
| Zinc M | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper M | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 26.3 µg | 48% |
% 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%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein19.1 gbelow the median for pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat10.5 gabove the median for pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium1,050 mgin the top quarter of pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.038 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.52 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.33 g |
| Leucine I | 0.84 g |
| Lysine I | 0.82 g |
| Methionine I | 0.21 g |
| Cystine I | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.55 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.31 g |
| Valine I | 0.48 g |
| Arginine I | 1.4 g |
| Histidine I | 0.21 g |
| Alanine I | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 2.1 g |
| Glycine I | 3.3 g |
| Proline I | 2 g |
| Serine I | 0.77 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.042 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.93 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.076 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.021 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.064 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.049 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.99 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.064 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 23 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 68 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 716 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 76 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 6 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon bologna, beef | 172 | 19 g | 0.44 g | 10.4 g |
| Honey roll sausage, beef | 182 | 18.6 g | 2.2 g | 10.5 g |
| Salami, made from any type of meat, reduced fat | 172 | 19.2 g | 1.6 g | 9.2 g |
| Turkey or chicken sausage | 193 | 19.6 g | 1.1 g | 12.2 g |
| Ham, ground | 167 | 20.9 g | 0.49 g | 8.4 g |
| Ham, sliced | 164 | 16.6 g | 3.6 g | 8.8 g |
| Liver, chicken | 189 | 20 g | 6.5 g | 8.7 g |
| Sausage, Italian, sweet, links | 149 | 16.1 g | 2.1 g | 8.4 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 171 kcal. 3 oz (117 g): about 200 kcal.
Is pork high in protein?
Pork contains 19.1 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.4 g in 3 oz (117 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 pork?
Pork has 0 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 10.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pork contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (48% DV), zinc (22% DV) and Vitamin B12 (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pork?
100 g contains 1,050 mg of sodium, 46% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pork, pickled pork hocks has 171 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 169157. 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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