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Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw

Pork Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 55 AFCD 37 SR Legacy
Also available: Cooked, Fresh

Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw is a meat, containing 488 calories per 100g. It provides useful amounts of Linoleic Acid (18:2) and Omega-3 ALA, contributing 31% and 28% of the Daily Value per 100g. This meat is high in fat. Pork provides complete protein, B vitamins (especially thiamin), and minerals. Leaner cuts offer a favorable protein-to-fat ratio. Our database tracks 92 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

488
Calories
kcal
9.6
Protein
g
50.8
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

Linoleic Acid (18:2)
5.2 g
31% DV
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Omega-3 ALA
0.44 g
28% DV
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Biotin (B7)
7.5 µg
25% DV

Data for 92 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water AFCD39.2g
1%
Calories AFCD488kcal
Energy (kJ) SR2,126kj
Protein AFCD9.6g
17%
Total Fat AFCD50.8g
Carbohydrate AFCD0g
Fiber AFCD0g
Total Sugars AFCD0g
Starch AFCD0g
Ash AFCD0.50g
Minerals 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD26.0mg
3%
Iron AFCD0.90mg
11%
Magnesium AFCD9.0mg
2%
Phosphorus AFCD110mg
16%
Potassium AFCD160mg
5%
Sodium AFCD47.0mg
3%
Zinc AFCD0.90mg
8%
Copper AFCD0.07mg
8%
Manganese AFCD0mg
Selenium AFCD0µg
Fluoride AFCD170µg
4%
Vitamins 28
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD50.0µg
6%
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol AFCD50.0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C AFCD0mg
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD5.5IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD5.5µg
Vitamin E AFCD0.30mg
2%
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0.28mg
23%
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0.14mg
11%
Niacin (B3) AFCD2.4mg
15%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) AFCD0.57mg
11%
Vitamin B6 AFCD0.30mg
23%
Biotin (B7) AFCD7.5µg
25%
Folate AFCD4.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD4.0µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD4.0µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD0.40µg
17%
Choline SR34.3mg
6%
Betaine SR1.7mg
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD19.5g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD22.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD6.2g
Trans Fat AFCD0.24g
Cholesterol AFCD92.0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0.44g
28%
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0.10g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) AFCD0.73g
Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD12.2g
Lauric Acid (12:0) AFCD6.1g
Myristic Acid (14:0) AFCD1.5g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR11.2g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR6.3g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD5.2g
31%
Omega-6 LA SR6.6g
Omega-6 GLA SR0.01g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.33g
Amino Acids 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.11g
Threonine SR0.42g
Isoleucine SR0.46g
Leucine SR0.79g
Lysine SR0.86g
Methionine SR0.26g
Cystine SR0.11g
Phenylalanine SR0.39g
Tyrosine SR0.35g
Valine SR0.48g
Arginine SR0.62g
Histidine SR0.40g
Alanine SR0.54g
Aspartic Acid SR0.91g
Glutamic Acid SR1.5g
Glycine SR0.42g
Proline SR0.38g
Serine SR0.40g
Hydroxyproline SR0.02g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine AFCD0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol AFCD0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

-12
NRF9.3 Score
Poor · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Dietary Fat + Vitamin A●●●

Vitamin A is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. Adding fat to a meal significantly increases beta-carotene and retinol absorption.

Ribaya-Mercado et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2007

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

129
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
19
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (19)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.1111.7
Threonine0.4243.3
Isoleucine0.4647.5
Leucine0.7982.2
Lysine0.8689.5
Methionine0.2626.6
Cystine0.1111.1
Phenylalanine0.3940.5
Tyrosine0.3536.8
Valine0.4850.4
Arginine0.6264.3
Histidine0.4041.7
Alanine0.5456.7
Aspartic Acid0.9194.4
Glutamic Acid1.5154.1
Glycine0.4243.4
Proline0.3839.1
Serine0.4041.8
Hydroxyproline0.022.5

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

19.5g
Saturated
22.6g
Monounsaturated
6.2g
Polyunsaturated
1:12.3
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.10 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.44 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)6.6 g
⚠ Trans fat: 0.24 g per 100g. WHO recommends less than 1% of total energy from trans fats.

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Fresh Pork” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Vitamin B6 loses up to 45% when simmered. Roasted retains 85%.
Folate loses up to 34% when simmered. Roasted retains 95%.
Thiamin loses up to 55% when simmered. Broiled / Grilled retains 70%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

12
Insulin Index
Low Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 12
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Pig Meat” category.

12.3
kg CO₂e / kg
High Impact
17.4
m² land / kg
Land Use
1,796
L water / kg
Water Use
143
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions12.3 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use17.4 m² / kg
Water Use1,796 L / kg
Eutrophication76.4 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification143 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw?

Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw contains 488 kcal per 100 grams, making it a calorie-dense food. The energy comes from 9.6g of protein (8% of calories), 50.8g of fat (94%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Fat is the primary energy source.

What is Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw is Linoleic Acid (18:2), providing 5.2 g per 100g (31% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Omega-3 ALA (28% DV). Our database tracks 92 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw high in protein?

Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw contains 9.6g of protein per 100 grams. While not a high-protein food, it can contribute to daily protein needs as part of a varied diet.

How much fiber is in Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw?

Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw?

Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, raw has a low insulin response (II: 12) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This means it triggers relatively little insulin secretion, which may be relevant for those managing insulin sensitivity or following low-insulin dietary strategies. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.