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Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised

Pork Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Also available: Raw

Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised is a meat at 156 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Selenium, Protein and Thiamin (B1), providing 68%, 56% and 50% of the Daily Value respectively. This meat is high in protein. Pork provides complete protein, B vitamins (especially thiamin), and minerals. Leaner cuts offer a favorable protein-to-fat ratio. Our database tracks 86 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

156
Calories
kcal
31.1
Protein
g
2.6
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💎
Selenium
37.7 µg
68% DV
💪
Protein
31.1 g
56% DV
☀️
Thiamin (B1)
0.60 mg
50% DV

Data for 86 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 SR67.0g
2%
Calories SR156kcal
Energy (kJ) SR652kj
Protein SR31.1g
56%
Total Fat SR2.6g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR1.1g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR5.0mg
0%
Iron SR1.1mg
13%
Magnesium SR25.0mg
6%
Phosphorus SR237mg
34%
Potassium SR363mg
11%
Sodium SR43.0mg
3%
Zinc SR2.9mg
26%
Copper SR0.07mg
8%
Manganese SR0.009mg
0%
Selenium SR37.7µg
68%
Vitamins 24
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 SR0mg
Vitamin E SR0.11mg
1%
Vitamin K1 SR0µg
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.60mg
50%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.51mg
39%
Niacin (B3) SR7.7mg
48%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.80mg
16%
Vitamin B6 SR0.49mg
38%
Folate SR1.0µg
0%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR1.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR1.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0.58µg
24%
Choline SR107mg
19%
Betaine SR6.3mg
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.79g
Monounsaturated Fat SR1.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.47g
Trans Fat SR0.01g
Cholesterol SR84.0mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.009g
1%
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
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) SR0.02g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.50g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.26g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.38g
2%
Omega-6 LA SR0.38g
Omega-6 GLA SR0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.009g
Amino Acids 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.37g
Threonine SR1.4g
Isoleucine SR1.5g
Leucine SR2.6g
Lysine SR2.8g
Methionine SR0.85g
Cystine SR0.35g
Phenylalanine SR1.3g
Tyrosine SR1.2g
Valine SR1.6g
Arginine SR2.0g
Histidine SR1.3g
Alanine SR1.8g
Aspartic Acid SR2.9g
Glutamic Acid SR4.8g
Glycine SR1.4g
Proline SR1.3g
Serine SR1.3g
Hydroxyproline SR0.11g
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.

49
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 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

⚠ 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.

130
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
Tryptophan0.3711.9
Threonine1.444.0
Isoleucine1.547.3
Leucine2.682.3
Lysine2.888.9
Methionine0.8527.4
Cystine0.3511.3
Phenylalanine1.341.5
Tyrosine1.239.6
Valine1.650.6
Arginine2.064.4
Histidine1.340.7
Alanine1.857.3
Aspartic Acid2.993.5
Glutamic Acid4.8152.7
Glycine1.445.2
Proline1.340.4
Serine1.341.8
Hydroxyproline0.113.5

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.

0.79g
Saturated
1.0g
Monounsaturated
0.47g
Polyunsaturated
1:42.7
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-6 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.009 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.38 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, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised?

Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised contains 156 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 31.1g of protein (80% of calories), 2.6g of fat (15%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised is Selenium, providing 37.7 µg per 100g (68% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Protein (56% DV). Our database tracks 86 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised high in protein?

With 31.1g per 100 grams, Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 80% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised?

Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised 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, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised?

Pork, Leg sirloin tip roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised 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.