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Ground pork
Calories & nutrition facts
fresh, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 263 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 34%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 21 g 27%
- Saturated fat 7.9 g 39%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 56 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 72 mg 24%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.73 mg 61%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 18%
- Niacin (B3) 4.3 mg 27%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.67 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg 23%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.7 µg 29%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 0.88 mg 5%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 175 mg 14%
- Potassium 287 mg 6%
- Zinc 2.2 mg 20%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 24.6 µg 45%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 263 | 17 g | 0 g | 21 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 75 | 4.8 g | 0 g | 6 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 149 | 9.6 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 37 | 2.4 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 224 | 14 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 298 | 19 g | 0 g | 24 g |
Similar foods
- Minced porkraw159 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped porkraw134 kcal / 100 g
- Pork minceraw164 kcal / 100 g
- Pork minced meat9 % fat, raw162 kcal / 100 g
- Minced meatraw, av222 kcal / 100 g
- Ground lambraw282 kcal / 100 g
- Ground beef93% lean meat / 7% fat, raw152 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped meataverage of beef, veal, pork, poultry, raw111 kcal / 100 g
- Mechanically separated porkraw304 kcal / 100 g
- Veal and pork mince15-20% fat, raw218 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground pork
How do you cook ground pork so it browns rather than steams?
Pat it dry, heat a wide frying pan until hot and add the pork in a loose layer; cook in batches if needed. Leave it undisturbed for a few minutes to brown before breaking it up, then cook until no pink remains and the centre reaches 71 °C.
Can you use ground pork instead of beef mince in recipes?
Yes. Use it in meatballs, burgers, pasta sauces, chilli and stuffed vegetables; because it can release more fat, brown it first and drain excess fat if the dish needs it.
What can you make with ground pork?
Season it with garlic, ginger and soy sauce for lettuce wraps or a noodle stir-fry, or combine it with breadcrumbs and herbs for meatballs. It also works well in dumplings, sausage rolls and pork-and-apple stuffing.
How do you season ground pork?
Pork takes well to sage, thyme, fennel seed, black pepper and garlic; for an Asian-style filling, try ginger, spring onion and soy sauce. Add salt after cooking if you are using salty ingredients such as soy sauce or bacon.
How long does raw ground pork keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within one to two days of buying or defrosting. Freeze it if you will not use it in that time, and thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
Can you freeze cooked ground pork?
Yes. Cool it promptly, pack it in an airtight container and freeze it; use it within about three months for best quality. Defrost it in the fridge and reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Is ground pork the same as pork mince?
They are names for finely chopped pork, and the terms are often used interchangeably. The fat content can differ between packs, so check the description if you need a leaner mince or a juicier result.
How much protein is in a portion of ground pork?
A portion of 100 g provides 17 g of protein. Ground pork also provides 0.73 mg of thiamin per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167902 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
