Food guide

Ground Pork

Ground Pork is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Ground Pork, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of ground pork for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 297 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Ground Pork
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	297 kcal	297 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	25.7 g	25.7 g	8.7 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	20.8 g	20.8 g	7 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of ground pork, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Ground Pork
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	2 µg	2 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0.7 mg	0.7 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0.53 µg	0.53 µg	3%
Vitamin E	0.21 mg	0.21 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.71 mg	0.71 mg	59%
Riboflavin	0.22 mg	0.22 mg	17%
Niacin	4.2 mg	4.2 mg	26%
Vitamin B6	0.39 mg	0.39 mg	23%
Folate	6 µg	6 µg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.54 µg	0.54 µg	23%
Pantothenic acid	0.52 mg	0.52 mg	10%
Choline	88.3 mg	88.3 mg	16%
Minerals
Calcium	22 mg	22 mg	2%
Iron	1.3 mg	1.3 mg	7%
Magnesium	24 mg	24 mg	6%
Phosphorus	226 mg	226 mg	18%
Potassium	362 mg	362 mg	8%
Sodium	73 mg	73 mg	3%
Zinc	3.2 mg	3.2 mg	29%
Selenium	35.4 µg	35.4 µg	64%
Copper	0.044 mg	0.044 mg	5%
Manganese	0.011 mg	0.011 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Pork, fresh, ground, cooked

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat ground pork?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Ground Pork is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.