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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Pork Loin"
| Food Name: Pork Loin | |
| Food Group: Meats | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 242 | Total Fat (g): 14 |
| Protein (g): 27 | Water (g): 58 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 5 | Cholesterol (mg): 80 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6190 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1200 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 40 | Omega-6 (mg): 1070 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 7 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 1 | Vitamin D (mcg): 1 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 53 | Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 |
| Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 5 | Folate DFE (mcg): 5 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 19 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 28 | Phosphorus (mg): 246 |
| Potassium (mg): 423 | Sodium (mg): 62 |
| Zinc (mg): 2 | Selenium (mcg): 45 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 338 | Threonine (mg): 1234 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1260 | Leucine (mg): 2177 |
| Lysine (mg): 2446 | Methionine (mg): 712 |
| Cystine (mg): 344 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1086 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 936 | Valine (mg): 1473 |
| Arginine (mg): 1723 | Histidine (mg): 1067 |
| Alanine (mg): 1603 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2512 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 4215 | Glycine (mg): 1409 |
| Proline (mg): 1158 | Serine (mg): 1128 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 94 | Betaine (mg): 4 |
| Retinol (mcg): 2 | PRAL Score: 13 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Pork Loin
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Pork Loin'?
100 grams of 'Pork Loin' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 27g (around 54% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 14g (around 18% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Pork Loin'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Pork Loin' provides around 242 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 12% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Pork Loin' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Pork Loin' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 27g protein, 0g carbs, and 14g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Pork Loin' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Pork Loin' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Selenium (mcg): 45 mcg (82% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 246 mg (20% DV),
Zinc (mg): 2 mg (18% DV).
'Pork Loin' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 19 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 423 mg (9% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 28 mg (7% DV),
Sodium (mg): 62 mg (3% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Pork Loin in significant amounts?
'Pork Loin' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Thiamin/B1 (mg): 1 mg (83% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Pork Loin' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 2 mcg (0% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 7 IU (0% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 1 mg (1% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 53 IU (7% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 5 mcg (1% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Pork Loin' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Saturated Fat (g): 5 g (25% of max recommended),
Cholesterol (mg): 80 mg (27% of max recommended).