Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean only, with added solution, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean only, with added solution, raw contains 122 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 oz (113 g) provides about 138 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from protein, with 40% from fat and 0.6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 52% of the Daily Value for selenium, 43% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 37% 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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat I | 1.9 g | 9% |
| Trans fat I | 0.036 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 59 mg | 20% |
| Sodium M | 165 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.18 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 18.3 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.51 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.37 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 1.5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.51 mg | 30% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0.89 µg | 37% |
| Choline I | 76.9 mg | 14% |
| Calcium M | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 223 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 419 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper M | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese M | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 28.8 µg | 52% |
% 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 60%
- Carbohydrates 0.6%
- Fat 40%
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
- Protein18.3 gin the lowest quarter of pork products (median 22 g)
- Fat5.4 gbelow the median for pork products (median 9.2 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gbelow the median for pork products (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium165 mgabove the median for pork products (median 87 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.58 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.82 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.9 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.7 g |
| Methionine M | 0.5 g |
| Cystine M | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.77 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.7 g |
| Valine M | 0.96 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.79 g |
| Alanine M | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.82 g |
| Proline M | 0.74 g |
| Serine M | 0.79 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.047 g |
Individual fatty acids (34)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) I | 0.018 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.49 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.063 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.64 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.061 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0.001 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.013 g |
| TFA 18:1 t I | 0.022 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t I | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c I | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c I | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c I | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic I | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 21 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 74.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 511 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 0 µg |
| Betaine I | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 130 | 19.3 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Veal, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 132 | 19.3 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Beef, chuck, clod roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 129 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, tongue, raw Raw | 131 | 17.2 g | 1.9 g | 5.5 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw Raw | 112 | 17.7 g | 0.14 g | 3.9 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, eye round, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 129 | 19.9 g | 1.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Lamb, shoulder, arm, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw | 132 | 20 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, arm, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw Raw | 137 | 19.9 g | 0 g | 5.8 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 122 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 138 kcal.
Is raw pork high in protein?
Raw pork contains 18.3 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.7 g in 4 oz (113 g). About 60% 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 0.18 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw pork?
Raw pork contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (9% 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 selenium (52% DV), Thiamin (B1) (43% DV), Vitamin B12 (37% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (31% DV) and Vitamin B6 (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pork?
100 g contains 165 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pork have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean only, with added solution, raw has 122 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 168363. 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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