Meat and Poultry
Pork chop Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 82% | |
| Calories | 390kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 36.9 g/ 42g (87%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 14.5 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%) |
Vitamin C | 1 mg/ 70mg (1%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.56 mg/ 1mg (46%) high |
Vitamin B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vitamin B3 | 4.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 15 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 113 mg/ 700mg (16%) source |
Sodium | 39 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Pork chop is a cut of pork cooked as a main viand. It’s mainly a protein food, and in this serving it’s also relatively high in fat (including saturated fat) and cholesterol, with no carbohydrates or fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Protein helps build and repair body tissues and keeps you full, which is useful for your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks a day. However, this pork chop serving has high total fat and saturated fat, plus cholesterol. It also has sodium (even if the amount shown is not extremely high, it can add up depending on how it’s seasoned and what else you eat). To support heart health and overall balance, pair it with fiber-rich vegetables and keep portions reasonable so fats and sodium don’t crowd out your day.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Choose a leaner cut or trim visible fat before cooking.
- Use lighter cooking methods when possible (grill, bake, air-fry) and go easy on salty seasoning.
- Pair with half-plate vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, ampalaya) and add a sensible carb portion (rice or potatoes) for energy.
- For a balanced plate: 1/4 plate protein (pork chop), 1/2 plate veggies, 1/4 plate carbs.
- If you’re eating pork chop at lunch or dinner, make your next snack lighter (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) so your day stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork chop with sauce, Pork steak, Lechon kawali, Adobo (pork), Sinigang na baboy, Menudo
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