Pork is a meat product with numerous cuts bearing different nutritional information. Cuts of pork such as bacon and some hams are quite fatty, but many lean pork cuts are similar in fat to a skinless chicken breast.
Serving Size and Type
Nutritional data is calculated based on a serving size of 3 oz. of broiled boneless center rib pork chop.
Calorie Breakdown
One serving of pork center rib chop provides 221 calories, with 121 of those calories coming from fat.
Nutrient Values
Three ounces of pork chop delivers 13g of total fat, 23g of protein and no carbohydrates, fiber and sugars.
Nutrient Breakdown
A boneless pork chop as a food source consists of 45 percent protein and 55 percent fat.
Thiamin
Pork is an excellent source of thiamin, with one serving containing 47 percent of the daily values based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Thiamin is essential to the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat.
Benefits
Pork is low in sodium and is a very good source of protein. It is also a good source of selenium, a trace mineral valued for its antioxidant properties.
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