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Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw

Pork Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 56 AFCD 37 SR Legacy

Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw is a meat at 107 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Thiamin (B1), providing 0.66 mg (55% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. This meat is a moderate protein source. Pork provides complete protein, B vitamins (especially thiamin), and minerals. Leaner cuts offer a favorable protein-to-fat ratio. Our database tracks 93 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

107
Calories
kcal
19.6
Protein
g
3.1
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Thiamin (B1)
0.66 mg
55% DV
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Vitamin B6
0.63 mg
48% DV
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Protein
19.6 g
35% DV

Data for 93 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 AFCD75.3g
2%
Calories AFCD107kcal
Energy (kJ) SR504kj
Protein AFCD19.6g
35%
Total Fat AFCD3.1g
Carbohydrate AFCD0g
Fiber AFCD0g
Total Sugars AFCD0g
Starch AFCD0g
Ash AFCD1.1g
Minerals 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD11.0mg
1%
Iron AFCD1.1mg
14%
Magnesium AFCD21.0mg
5%
Phosphorus AFCD200mg
29%
Potassium AFCD370mg
11%
Sodium AFCD75.0mg
5%
Zinc AFCD2.7mg
24%
Copper AFCD0.09mg
10%
Manganese AFCD0mg
Selenium AFCD15.0µg
27%
Fluoride AFCD0µg
Vitamins 29
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR2.0IU
Retinol AFCD0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD0µg
Alpha-Carotene AFCD0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C AFCD0mg
Vitamin D SR0.60µg
4%
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD0.99IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD0.33µg
Vitamin E AFCD0mg
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0.66mg
55%
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0.27mg
21%
Niacin (B3) AFCD3.8mg
24%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) AFCD0.95mg
19%
Vitamin B6 AFCD0.63mg
48%
Biotin (B7) AFCD3.1µg
10%
Folate AFCD45.0µg
11%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD45.0µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD45.0µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD0.30µg
12%
Choline SR69.6mg
13%
Betaine SR2.7mg
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD1.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD0.47g
Trans Fat AFCD0.01g
Cholesterol AFCD60.0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0.02g
1%
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0.02g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0.01g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) AFCD0.04g
Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD0.71g
Lauric Acid (12:0) AFCD0.36g
Myristic Acid (14:0) AFCD0.08g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.77g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.39g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD0.35g
2%
Omega-6 LA SR0.59g
Omega-6 GLA SR0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.02g
Amino Acids 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.23g
Threonine SR0.89g
Isoleucine SR0.96g
Leucine SR1.7g
Lysine SR1.8g
Methionine SR0.56g
Cystine SR0.23g
Phenylalanine SR0.84g
Tyrosine SR0.80g
Valine SR1.0g
Arginine SR1.3g
Histidine SR0.82g
Alanine SR1.2g
Aspartic Acid SR1.9g
Glutamic Acid SR3.1g
Glycine SR0.92g
Proline SR0.82g
Serine SR0.85g
Hydroxyproline SR0.07g
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.

47
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · 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

Vitamin B12 + Folate●●

Vitamin B12 and folate are metabolically interdependent. B12 is needed to convert methyltetrahydrofolate back to tetrahydrofolate, enabling folate to participate in DNA synthesis.

Green et al., Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2017

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

Vitamin B6 + Folate●●

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Together with B12, these three nutrients regulate homocysteine levels.

Selhub, J Nutr Health Aging, 2002

⚠ 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

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

Folate vs Vitamin B12●●

High folate intake can mask vitamin B12 deficiency by correcting the megaloblastic anaemia while allowing neurological damage to progress undetected.

Mills et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2003

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.

134
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
Tryptophan0.2311.6
Threonine0.8945.5
Isoleucine0.9648.9
Leucine1.785.1
Lysine1.891.9
Methionine0.5628.3
Cystine0.2311.6
Phenylalanine0.8443.0
Tyrosine0.8041.0
Valine1.052.3
Arginine1.366.6
Histidine0.8242.0
Alanine1.259.2
Aspartic Acid1.996.7
Glutamic Acid3.1157.9
Glycine0.9246.7
Proline0.8241.8
Serine0.8543.2
Hydroxyproline0.073.6

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.

1.1g
Saturated
1.2g
Monounsaturated
0.47g
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)0.01 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.02 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.02 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.59 g

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.

40
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 40
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

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, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw?

Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw contains 107 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 19.6g of protein (73% of calories), 3.1g of fat (26%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw is Thiamin (B1), providing 0.66 mg per 100g (55% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B6 (48% DV). Our database tracks 93 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw high in protein?

Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw provides 19.6g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 73% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw?

Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, 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, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw?

Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, raw has a moderate insulin response (II: 40) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. 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.