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Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.4 MG | 35% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 28% | |
| Niacin | 7.9 MG | 49% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.7 MG | 39% | |
| Folate, total | 2 UG | 1% | |
| Choline, total | 71.7 MG | 13% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.6 UG | 27% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 15 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 190 MG | 15% | |
| Potassium, K | 310 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 67 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.9 MG | 18% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 34.8 UG | 63% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 21.1g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (63% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Thiamin (35% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (28% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (49% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (39% DV).
About Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, raw
Ground pork at 72 percent lean, cooked to crumbles, is on the rich end of the ground pork spectrum. After cooking off the moisture, a significant fat portion remains, making the crumbles savory and satisfying in ways leaner blends cannot match. Protein is decent but fat carries a substantial share of the energy here. It works well in dishes where the fat is absorbed into a sauce - Bolognese, fried rice, dumplings - rather than pooling on the plate.
Dietary Information
Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, raw include Selenium, Se (63% DV) , Niacin (49% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (39% DV) , Thiamin (35% DV) , and Riboflavin (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 121 calories per 100 grams, Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat, raw gets 70% of its calories from protein, 1% from carbohydrates, and 30% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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