Calories in Sweet and sour pork
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Sweet and sour pork contains 260 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (226 g) provides about 588 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 144 kcal per 100 g across 70 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 20% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 18% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.6 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 24 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.5 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 10.3 g | |
| Protein C | 8.9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 29 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.89 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 27.8 µg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 32.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 46 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 133 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 152 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 9.7 µg | 18% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein8.9 gbelow the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Sugars10.3 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat13.6 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium304 mgabove the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 7.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.004 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.72 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.79 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.075 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 259 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 199 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 2 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 139 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 50.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour pork | 260 | 8.9 g | 25.5 g | 13.6 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, sweet and sour chicken | 250 | 10.1 g | 23.9 g | 12.7 g |
| Sweet and sour chicken or turkey | 250 | 10.1 g | 23.9 g | 12.6 g |
| Sweet and sour chicken or turkey, without vegetables | 250 | 10.1 g | 23.9 g | 12.6 g |
| Egg sandwich on griddle/pancake | 242 | 8.3 g | 22.8 g | 13.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, Deluxe Breakfast, with syrup and margarine | 285 | 7.6 g | 29.5 g | 15.2 g |
| Corn dog | 250 | 8.6 g | 27 g | 12 g |
| Fast foods, griddle cake sandwich, egg, cheese, and bacon | 272 | 12 g | 26.2 g | 13.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sweet and sour pork?
100 g of sweet and sour pork has 260 kcal. 1 cup (226 g): about 588 kcal. 1 nugget (18 g): about 47 kcal.
How much protein is in sweet and sour pork?
Sweet and sour pork contains 8.9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.1 g in 1 cup (226 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is below the median (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in sweet and sour pork?
Sweet and sour pork has 25.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 10.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sweet and sour pork?
Sweet and sour pork contains 13.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sweet and sour pork contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (23% DV), Thiamin (B1) (20% DV), selenium (18% DV), iron (17% DV) and Niacin (B3) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sweet and sour pork?
100 g contains 304 mg of sodium, 13% 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 2706401. 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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