Chop Pork Calories and Nutrition Facts
Chop Pork has 138 calories per 100 g, with 22.8 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5.5 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Pork, chop, center cut, raw (FDC ID: 2727575).
A 100g serving of chop pork contains 138 calories, 22.8g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 5.5g fat.
Energy density
1.38 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
16.5 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
72 g
≈ 2.5 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 39mg
Pork, chop, center cut, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for pork, chop, center cut, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (22.8 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | — |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Chop Pork calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.38 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 39 kcal | 6.5 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 138 kcal | 22.8 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 156 kcal | 25.9 g | 0 g | 6.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 313 kcal | 51.7 g | 0 g | 12.5 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 626 kcal | 103.4 g | 0 g | 24.9 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2727575.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How chop pork compares to other pork
Against the 7 pork in this database, chop pork ranks 3rd lowest in calories and 2nd highest in protein. The category averages 236 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 42% below it. The lightest option in the category is pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw at 119 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant at 40.9 g per 100 g.
| Pork (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥩 Pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw | 119 kcal | 21.6 g | 1.19 |
| 🍖 Ham, sliced, restaurant | 121 kcal | 19.6 g | 1.21 |
| 🥩 Pork, chop, center cut, raw (this page) | 138 kcal | 22.8 g | 1.38 |
| 🥩 Pork, loin, boneless, raw | 168 kcal | 21.1 g | 1.68 |
| 🥩 Pork, ground, raw | 228 kcal | 17.8 g | 2.28 |
Portion planning with chop pork
- 100 calories comes to about 72 g (2.5 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 88 g, bringing 121 kcal with it — that is 16.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 65% protein, 35% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 22.8 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Low sodium — 39 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Chop Pork FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of chop pork?
One serving of 100 g provides 138 calories, 0 g total carbs, 22.8 g protein, and 5.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of chop pork?
Chop Pork contains 138 calories per 100 g, with 22.8 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 5.5 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for chop pork?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Pork, chop, center cut, raw" is FDC ID: 2727575. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of chop pork?
By calories, chop pork is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 65% protein, and 35% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of chop pork?
One ounce (28 g) of chop pork has 39 calories, with 6.5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 1.6 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 156 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 626 calories.
How much chop pork is 100 calories?
About 72 g of chop pork supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.38 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much chop pork do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 88 g of chop pork, which also brings 121 calories with it. That works out to 16.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is chop pork high or low in calories for a pork?
Chop Pork sits 42% below the pork average of 236 kcal per 100 g, ranking 3rd lowest of 7 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.