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Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw

Pork Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw is a meat at 182 calories per 100g. It provides useful amounts of Vitamin B12 and Selenium, contributing 34% and 28% of the Daily Value per 100g. Pork provides complete protein, B vitamins (especially thiamin), and minerals. Leaner cuts offer a favorable protein-to-fat ratio. Our database tracks 70 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

182
Calories
kcal
7.6
Protein
g
16.6
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
0.82 µg
34% DV
💎
Selenium
15.1 µg
28% DV
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Protein
7.6 g
14% DV

Data for 70 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 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR76.1g
2%
Calories SR182kcal
Energy (kJ) SR764kj
Protein SR7.6g
14%
Total Fat SR16.6g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR0.20g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR16.0mg
2%
Iron SR1.0mg
13%
Magnesium SR6.0mg
2%
Phosphorus SR48.0mg
7%
Potassium SR18.0mg
0%
Sodium SR24.0mg
2%
Zinc SR1.0mg
9%
Copper SR0.08mg
8%
Manganese SR0.05mg
2%
Selenium SR15.1µg
28%
Vitamins 28
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR1.1mg
1%
Vitamin E SR0.18mg
1%
Beta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocopherol SR0.02mg
Delta-Tocopherol SR0mg
Alpha-Tocotrienol SR0.04mg
Beta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Gamma-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Delta-Tocotrienol SR0mg
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.02mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.09mg
7%
Niacin (B3) SR0.21mg
1%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.23mg
4%
Vitamin B6 SR0.01mg
1%
Folate SR3.0µg
1%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR3.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR3.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0.82µg
34%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR7.6g
Monounsaturated Fat SR5.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR1.00g
Trans Fat SR0g
Cholesterol SR154mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.03g
2%
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.23g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR4.1g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR3.2g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.80g
5%
Omega-6 GLA SR0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.03g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

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.

-7
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.

⚠ 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

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.

7.6g
Saturated
5.4g
Monounsaturated
1.00g
Polyunsaturated
1:28.5
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.03 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.80 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, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw?

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw contains 182 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 7.6g of protein (17% of calories), 16.6g of fat (82%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Fat is the primary energy source.

What is Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw is Vitamin B12, providing 0.82 µg per 100g (34% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Selenium (28% DV). Our database tracks 70 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw high in protein?

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw contains 7.6g 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, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw?

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, 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, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, raw?

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, 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.