Food guide

Pork Belly

Pork Belly is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Pork Belly, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of pork belly, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 518 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Pork Belly
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	518 kcal	518 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	9.3 g	9.3 g	1.8 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	53 g	53 g	10.2 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of pork belly, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Pork Belly
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	3 µg	3 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0.3 mg	0.3 mg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.39 mg	0.39 mg	3%
Vitamin K	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Thiamin	0.4 mg	0.4 mg	33%
Riboflavin	0.24 mg	0.24 mg	18%
Niacin	4.6 mg	4.6 mg	29%
Vitamin B6	0.13 mg	0.13 mg	8%
Folate	1 µg	1 µg	<1%
Vitamin B12	0.84 µg	0.84 µg	35%
Pantothenic acid	0.26 mg	0.26 mg	5%
Minerals
Calcium	5 mg	5 mg	<1%
Iron	0.52 mg	0.52 mg	3%
Magnesium	4 mg	4 mg	<1%
Phosphorus	108 mg	108 mg	9%
Potassium	185 mg	185 mg	4%
Sodium	32 mg	32 mg	1%
Zinc	1 mg	1 mg	9%
Selenium	8 µg	8 µg	15%
Copper	0.052 mg	0.052 mg	6%
Manganese	0.006 mg	0.006 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Pork, fresh, belly, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat pork belly?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Pork Belly is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.