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Sweet and sour pork with rice
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 187 kcal —
- Protein 9.8 g 20%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 8.8 g 11%
- Saturated fat 2.4 g 12%
- Fibre 0.6 g 2%
- Sugars 7.2 g —
- Sodium 261 mg 11%
- Cholesterol 32 mg 11%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 3 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 11.7 mg 13%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.81 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 4.7 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.24 mg 20%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 1.9 mg 12%
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg 13%
- Folate (B9) 19 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0.31 µg 13%
- Choline 38.1 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 24 mg 2%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 94 mg 8%
- Potassium 194 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.8 mg 16%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Selenium 16.5 µg 30%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 187 | 9.8 g | 16 g | 8.8 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 244 g | 456 | 24 g | 39 g | 22 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 488 g | 913 | 48 g | 77 g | 43 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 122 g | 228 | 12 g | 19 g | 11 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 732 g | 1369 | 72 g | 116 g | 65 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 976 g | 1825 | 96 g | 155 g | 86 g |
Similar foods
- Beef with sweet and sour sauce211 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet and sour chicken or turkey250 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet and sour porkchinese dish, restaurant prepared270 kcal / 100 g
- Pork rice and vegetablesincluding carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy, soy-based sauce144 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken or turkey with ricesoy-based sauce162 kcal / 100 g
- Hawaiian-style pork and vegetables89 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Sweet and sour pork with rice
How much sweet and sour pork with rice is a typical portion?
A serving of about 244 g is a useful guide, though that may be a modest portion if you are particularly hungry or have not had other dishes.
How do you stop the pork going soggy in sweet and sour pork with rice?
Fry the battered pork in small batches so the oil stays hot, then toss it briefly with the sauce just before serving. Keep the rice separate until it reaches the plate.
Can you make sweet and sour pork with rice ahead of time?
For the best texture, store the rice, pork and sauce separately in the fridge and combine them when reheating. The coating softens once it sits in the sauce.
What vegetables go well with sweet and sour pork with rice?
Red or green pepper, onion and pineapple are familiar additions; broccoli, carrot or courgette also work. Stir-fry the vegetables until just tender before adding the sauce.
Can you use chicken instead of pork in sweet and sour pork with rice?
Yes: use boneless chicken thigh or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces, and cook until the centre reaches 75 °C. Sweet and sour chicken or turkey has 187 kcal per 100 g, compared with 187 kcal in sweet and sour pork with rice.
How does sweet and sour pork with rice compare with sweet and sour pork without rice?
The rice makes this version less energy-dense: it has 187 kcal per 100 g, compared with 260 kcal per 100 g for sweet and sour pork. The rice also dilutes the sauce and meat across a larger portion.
Is sweet and sour pork with rice high in protein?
It provides 9.8 g of protein per 100 g. A 244 g portion contains roughly 24 g.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27320500 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
