Pork

Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw

FDC 167853oz (113 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 33 · -4 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 33 of 100. Within pork it ranks 33 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (31% DV). Most of its 277 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (7.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 15.5 g · 23%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 23.4 g · 77%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories277 kcal14%
Total fat23 g30%
Saturated fat7.5 g38%
Cholesterol80 mg27%
Sodium81 mg4%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein16 g31%
Potassium242 mg5%
Calcium15 mg1%
Iron0.91 mg5%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.37 mg2%

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FDC 167853

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein31% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density33 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g16 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g81 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Pork, fresh, ground, rawDensity 34 vs 33Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, unpreparedDensity 35 vs 33Pork, cured, ham, low sodium, lean and fat, cookedDensity 37 vs 33

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