Pork - Unprepared/Unprocessed: Nutrition Facts and Calories

This category features unprepared and unprocessed pork products, offering fresh cuts like pork brisket bones, chops, roasts, and ground pork. These items are typically sold raw, with minimal or no added ingredients, ready for you to cook at home. When choosing these products, the Nutrition Facts label provides helpful information. Look at the ingredient list first. For truly unprocessed pork, it should simply state "pork" or "pork" followed by the cut name. Some products might contain a small amount of added water or salt solution for tenderness; check that these additions are minimal. On the Nutrition Facts label, pay attention to sodium. Unprocessed pork is naturally low in sodium. The FDA recommends a Daily Value of 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day as part of a healthy eating pattern. Also, note the saturated fat content. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend keeping saturated fat intake to less than 10% of your daily calories. Pork is also a good source of protein. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.