Pulled pork in barbecue sauce: Nutrition Facts
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Pulled pork in barbecue sauce contains 168 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (249 g) provides about 418 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from protein and 24% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meals, entrees, and side dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 197 kcal per 100 g across 81 foods.
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for selenium, 19% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 17% 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 | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.019 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium M | 666 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 15.2 g | |
| Protein M | 13.2 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A ? | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.89 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.81 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.41 µg | 17% |
| Choline C | 44.5 mg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 161 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 305 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper M | 0.097 mg | 11% |
| Manganese M | 0.09 mg | 4% |
| Selenium M | 27.6 µg | 50% |
% 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%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- 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
- Protein13.2 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber1.2 gbelow the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars15.2 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 3.1 g)
- Fat4.4 gbelow the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gbelow the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium666 mgin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 423 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.76 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 3.4 g |
| Glucose M | 6.4 g |
| Fructose M | 5.5 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.028 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.62 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.051 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.89 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.049 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.099 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.015 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.098 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.62 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.016 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 126 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 3,435 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 90 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 46 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 8 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 19 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0.01 mg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 61 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.7 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 701 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 264 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 1.5 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue chicken sandwich, on white bun | 204 | 15.9 g | 24.9 g | 4.4 g |
| Barbecue rib sandwich | 223 | 13.7 g | 26.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Barbecue chicken sandwich, on wheat bun | 199 | 16.5 g | 23.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Barbecue chicken | 167 | 19 g | 12.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Barbecue sandwich, NFS | 238 | 15.3 g | 24.9 g | 8.1 g |
| Barbecue pork sandwich, on white bun | 243 | 15 g | 24.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Barbecue beef sandwich, on white bun | 245 | 16.5 g | 24.9 g | 8.5 g |
| Barbecue pork sandwich, on wheat bun | 238 | 15.5 g | 23.3 g | 8.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
100 g of pulled pork in barbecue sauce has 168 kcal. 1 cup (249 g): about 418 kcal.
Is pulled pork in barbecue sauce high in protein?
Pulled pork in barbecue sauce contains 13.2 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 32.8 g in 1 cup (249 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals, entrees, and side dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
Pulled pork in barbecue sauce has 18.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 15.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
Pulled pork in barbecue sauce contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pulled pork in barbecue sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (19% DV), Vitamin B12 (17% DV), zinc (17% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
100 g contains 666 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 173344. 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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