Is pork chop high in protein?

Per calorie, pork chop ranks #58 of 536 everyday foods in the USDA data Imi uses, with 16 g of protein per 100 calories. Foods with about 10 g or more per 100 calories are very protein-dense.

How many calories are in pork chop?

3 oz (85 g) has about 147 calories, with 5.2 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrate, per USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in pork chop? 23.5 g per 3 oz

Q: How much protein is in pork chop?

3 oz (85 g) of pork chop has 23.5 g of protein and 147 calories: about 16 g of protein per 100 calories, which is very high.

At a glance

23.5 g protein and 147 calories per 3 oz (85 g).
16 g protein per 100 calories: #58 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #10 of 61 in meat.
0 g fiber and 38 mg sodium per serving.

What is pork chop like to eat?

Pork chops are slices of pork loin, sold bone-in or boneless. They cook quickly in a pan, on the grill or in the oven, and they pair with almost any vegetable or grain for a simple weeknight dinner.

How can you eat more pork chop?

Try this

Pan-sear and serve with apples and onionsGrill with a spice rub and a green saladSlice over rice with stir-fried vegetablesBake with potatoes and green beans on one sheet pan

Is pork chop good on a GLP-1?

Thinner chops cooked just until done stay tender, and slicing them into small strips makes a smaller portion easy to eat. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.

How does pork chop compare?

Food	Serving	Protein	Calories	Protein per 100 kcal
Pork chop	3 oz	23.5 g	147	16 g
Pork tenderloin	3 oz	22.3 g	122	18.3 g
Chicken breast	3 oz	26.4 g	140	18.8 g
Ham	3 oz	17.8 g	123	14.4 g

Close to pork chop per calorie: steak (16.7 g), roast beef (16.2 g), smoked salmon (15.6 g), lamb (14.8 g).

Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.

What should you look for when you buy it?

Boneless center-cut chops are usually leaner; thicker chops stay juicier, so choose based on how you plan to cook them.

What's the full nutrition for pork chop?

Nutrient	Per 3 oz (85 g)	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Calories	147	173
Protein	23.5 g	27.6 g	47%
Fat	5.2 g	6.1 g
Saturated fat	1.8 g	2.1 g	9%
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g
Fiber	0 g	0 g	0%
Sugar	0 g	0 g
Sodium	38 mg	45 mg	2%
Calcium	4 mg	5 mg	0%
Iron	0.5 mg	0.63 mg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg	0.56 mcg	21%
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg	0.6 mcg	3%

USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, broiled". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.

General education about food, not medical advice. If you have kidney disease or another condition that affects protein, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your own needs.

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