Pork Belly
Moderate nutritional value
Fresh pork belly, layered meat and fat, values for the raw cut.
The fatty, layered cut from the underside of the pig, roasted until the skin crisps, braised, grilled in Korean samgyeopsal or cured into bacon. A 100 g raw portion gives about 520 kcal, 9 g of protein and 53 g of fat, 19 g of it saturated, with some thiamin and vitamin B12. It is about half fat by weight; much of that renders out during slow roasting or grilling.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9.3g | 16.6% |
| Fat | 53g | 75.7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 0g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 37g | 1.5% |
| Calories | 518 | 23.0% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 19.33 | g | 96.6% |
| Monounsaturated | 24.7 | g | 98.8% |
| Polyunsaturated | 5.65 | g | 43.5% |
| Omega-3 | 1.695 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 3.955 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.3 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.39 | mg |
| Selenium | 8 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 3 | mcg | 0.3% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.396 | mg | 33.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.242 | mg | 18.6% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.65 | mg | 29.1% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.13 | mg | 7.6% |
| vitamin B9 | 1 | mcg | 0.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.84 | mcg | 35.0% |
| vitamin C | 0.3 | mg | 0.3% |
| vitamin D | 1.4 (56 IU) | mcg | 9.3% |
| vitamin E | 0.39 | mg | 2.6% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 5 | mg | 0.5% |
| iron | 0.52 | mg | 2.9% |
| magnesium | 4 | mg | 1.0% |
| phosphorus | 108 | mg | 15.4% |
| potassium | 185 | mg | 7.1% |
| sodium | 32 | mg | 1.4% |
| zinc | 1.02 | mg | 9.3% |
| copper | 0.052 | mg | 5.8% |
| manganese | 0.006 | mg | 0.3% |
| selenium | 8 | mcg | 14.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 342 | mg | 48.9% | 214% |
| Isoleucine | 414 | mg | 29.6% | 138% |
| Leucine | 731 | mg | 26.8% | 120% |
| Lysine | 826 | mg | 39.3% | 172% |
| Methionine | 346 | mg | 33.0% | 150% |
| Phenylalanine | 672 | mg | 38.4% | 164% |
| Threonine | 410 | mg | 39.0% | 164% |
| Tryptophan | 107 | mg | 38.2% | 162% |
| Valine | 495 | mg | 27.2% | 124% |
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