Ground Pork Calories and Nutrition Facts
Ground Pork has 228 calories per 100 g, with 17.8 g protein, 0 g carbs and 17.5 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Pork, ground, raw (FDC ID: 2514745).
A 100g serving of ground pork contains 228 calories, 17.8g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 17.5g fat.
Energy density
2.28 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
7.8 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
44 g
≈ 1.6 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 6.3g
- Sodium
- 54mg
Pork, ground, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for pork, ground, 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 fat, and it is high in protein (17.8 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 kcal | — |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 17.5 g | 22% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Sodium | 54 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.
Ground 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 2.28 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 65 kcal | 5 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 228 kcal | 17.8 g | 0 g | 17.5 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 259 kcal | 20.2 g | 0 g | 19.8 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 517 kcal | 40.4 g | 0 g | 39.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1034 kcal | 80.7 g | 0 g | 79.4 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2514745.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How ground pork compares to other pork
Against the 7 pork in this database, ground pork ranks 5th lowest in calories and 6th highest in protein. The category averages 236 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 3% 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, chop, center cut, raw | 138 kcal | 22.8 g | 1.38 |
| 🥩 Pork, loin, boneless, raw | 168 kcal | 21.1 g | 1.68 |
| 🥩 Pork, ground, raw (this page) | 228 kcal | 17.8 g | 2.28 |
| 🥩 Pork, belly, with skin, raw | 380 kcal | 15.2 g | 3.8 |
| 🥩 Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant | 500 kcal | 40.9 g | 5 |
Portion planning with ground pork
- 100 calories comes to about 44 g (1.6 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 112 g, bringing 255 kcal with it — that is 7.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 31% protein, 69% 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 — 17.8 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low sodium — 54 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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Ground Pork FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of ground pork?
One serving of 100 g provides 228 calories, 0 g total carbs, 17.8 g protein, and 17.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of ground pork?
Ground Pork contains 228 calories per 100 g, with 17.8 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 17.5 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for ground pork?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Pork, ground, raw" is FDC ID: 2514745. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of ground pork?
By calories, ground pork is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 31% protein, and 69% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of ground pork?
One ounce (28 g) of ground pork has 65 calories, with 5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 259 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1034 calories.
How much ground pork is 100 calories?
About 44 g of ground pork supplies 100 calories, because it carries 2.28 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much ground pork do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 112 g of ground pork, which also brings 255 calories with it. That works out to 7.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is ground pork high or low in calories for a pork?
Ground Pork sits 3% below the pork average of 236 kcal per 100 g, ranking 5th 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.