Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, braised contains 170 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 chop (135 g) provides about 230 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from protein, with 24% from fat 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 77% of the Daily Value for selenium, 64% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 45% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.7 g | 8% |
| Trans fat C | 0.015 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium M | 67 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 30.5 g | 61% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.55 mg | 45% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 10.3 mg | 64% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.56 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.66 µg | 28% |
| Choline I | 105 mg | 19% |
| Calcium M | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron M | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 230 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 269 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper M | 0.087 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 42.1 µg | 77% |
% 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 76%
- Fat 24%
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
- Protein30.5 gin the top quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat4.3 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat1.7 gbelow the median for pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium67 mgbelow the median for pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal18 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.55 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.36 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.4 g |
| Leucine M | 2.5 g |
| Lysine M | 2.7 g |
| Methionine M | 0.84 g |
| Cystine M | 0.34 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.3 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1.2 g |
| Valine M | 1.5 g |
| Arginine M | 2 g |
| Histidine M | 1.2 g |
| Alanine M | 1.7 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.7 g |
| Glycine M | 1.4 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 1.3 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.11 g |
Individual fatty acids (39)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.016 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.47 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.059 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.55 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.47 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.015 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 36 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 65.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 709 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 6 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 0 µg |
| Betaine I | 4.1 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, round, top round steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, grilled Cooked | 166 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 4.1 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Beef, loin, top sirloin filet, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, grilled Cooked | 165 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Beef, round, top round steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, grilled Cooked | 170 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Beef, round, top round steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled Cooked | 167 | 30 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Beef, round, eye of round roast, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked | 166 | 29.9 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Game meat, elk, loin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled Cooked | 167 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Beef, round, top round roast, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked | 158 | 30.2 g | 0.06 g | 4.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked pork?
100 g of cooked pork has 170 kcal. 1 chop (135 g): about 230 kcal.
Is cooked pork high in protein?
Cooked pork contains 30.5 g of protein per 100 g (61% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 41.2 g in 1 chop (135 g). About 76% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork products, that is among the highest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in cooked pork?
Cooked 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 cooked pork?
Cooked pork contains 4.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.7 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked pork contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (77% DV), Niacin (B3) (64% DV), Thiamin (B1) (45% DV), Vitamin B6 (33% DV) and Vitamin B12 (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked pork?
100 g contains 67 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, braised has 170 kcal, while pork, fresh, composite of trimmed leg, loin, shoulder, and spareribs, (includes cuts to be cured), separable lean and fat, raw has 211 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 168252. 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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