Food guide

Pork Ribs

Roasted spareribs including typical fat; much of the edible portion is fat unless trimmed hard.

Meat & Poultry

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of pork ribs, roasted for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g roasted — 361 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Pork Ribs
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	361 kcal	361 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	20.9 g	20.9 g	5.8 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	30.9 g	30.9 g	8.6 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 pork ribs, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Pork Ribs
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	2.2 µg	2.2 µg	11%
Vitamin E	0.14 mg	0.14 mg	<1%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.42 mg	0.42 mg	35%
Riboflavin	0.33 mg	0.33 mg	25%
Niacin	6.1 mg	6.1 mg	38%
Vitamin B6	0.59 mg	0.59 mg	35%
Folate	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.45 µg	0.45 µg	19%
Pantothenic acid	0.81 mg	0.81 mg	16%
Choline	71 mg	71 mg	13%
Minerals
Calcium	19 mg	19 mg	1%
Iron	1.4 mg	1.4 mg	8%
Magnesium	18 mg	18 mg	4%
Phosphorus	162 mg	162 mg	13%
Potassium	265 mg	265 mg	6%
Sodium	91 mg	91 mg	4%
Zinc	3.3 mg	3.3 mg	30%
Selenium	30.6 µg	30.6 µg	56%
Copper	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	12%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0.01 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted

% 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 pork ribs?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Roasted spareribs including typical fat; much of the edible portion is fat unless trimmed hard.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Chili, Cabbage, Lime.

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.