Calories in Ribs, NFS
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Ribs, NFS contains 254 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 51 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 19% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pork on FoodFactly (236 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for selenium, 34% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 254 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol C | 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium C | 674 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 9.9 g | |
| Protein C | 16.5 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.7 µg | 0.6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.29 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.4 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.6 µg | 25% |
| Choline C | 58.8 mg | 11% |
| Calcium C | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.91 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 124 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 244 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.093 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 22.3 µg | 41% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 54%
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
- Protein16.5 gin the lowest quarter of pork (median 26 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the top quarter of pork (median 0 g)
- Sugars9.9 gin the top quarter of pork (median 0 g)
- Fat15 gabove the median for pork (median 14.4 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gabove the median for pork (median 4.9 g)
- Sodium674 mgin the top quarter of pork (median 383 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.094 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 40 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,350 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 26 µg |
| Retinol C | 4 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 54.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, ribs | 254 | 16.2 g | 12.1 g | 15.1 g |
| Beef, shortribs | 253 | 18.2 g | 12.1 g | 14.1 g |
| Pickle and pimiento loaf, pork | 225 | 11.2 g | 8.5 g | 16 g |
| Luncheon meat, loaf type | 225 | 11.2 g | 8.5 g | 16 g |
| Frankfurter, chicken | 223 | 15.5 g | 2.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Sausage, Berliner, pork, beef | 230 | 15.3 g | 2.6 g | 17.2 g |
| Bologna, turkey | 209 | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 16.1 g |
| Luncheon slice, meatless-beef, chicken, salami or turkey | 189 | 17.8 g | 4.4 g | 11.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ribs?
100 g of ribs has 254 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 51 kcal. 1 rib, yield after cooking, bone removed (35 g): about 89 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 343 kcal.
Is ribs high in protein?
Ribs contains 16.5 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.3 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pork, that is in the lowest quarter (median 26 g).
How many carbs are in ribs?
Ribs has 12.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 9.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ribs?
Ribs contains 15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ribs contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (41% DV), Niacin (B3) (34% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV), Thiamin (B1) (24% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ribs?
100 g contains 674 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705893. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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