Pork leg nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Pork leg
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: *Explanation
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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0 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 245 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 8.7 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 88% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 83% of foods
Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 81% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 81% of foods
Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 75% of foods
Pork leg calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 245 | |
| Calories in 1 oz | 69 | 28.35 g |
| Calories in 1 lb | 1111 | 453.6 g |
Pork leg Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
*Explanation
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Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
21IU of 5,000IU
0.42%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
1.5µg of 10µg
15%
Vitamin C:
2.1mg of 90mg
2.3%
Vitamin B1:
2.2mg of 1mg
184%
Vitamin B2:
0.6mg of 1mg
46%
Vitamin B3:
14mg of 16mg
86%
Vitamin B5:
2.1mg of 5mg
41%
Vitamin B6:
1.2mg of 1mg
93%
Folate:
21µg of 400µg
5.3%
Vitamin B12:
1.9µg of 2µg
79%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.5 µg
TOP 48%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 35%
17.4 g of 50 g
17.4 g (35% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 29%
18.9 g of 65 g
18.9 g (29% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
62.5 g of 2,000 g
62.5 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.2 g
1.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
624mg of 280mg
223%
Threonine:
2328mg of 1,050mg
222%
Isoleucine:
2361mg of 1,400mg
169%
Leucine:
4128mg of 2,730mg
151%
Lysine:
4650mg of 2,100mg
221%
Methionine:
1332mg of 1,050mg
127%
Phenylalanine:
2067mg of 1,750mg
118%
Valine:
2793mg of 1,820mg
153%
Histidine:
1977mg of 700mg
282%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
6.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2 g
All nutrients for Pork leg per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% | 39% |
5.2 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 17g | 42% | 30% |
6.2 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 19g | 29% | 17% |
1.8 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | 45% |
75.7 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 0g | N/A | 75% |
N/A
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| Carbs | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% | 25% |
5.1 times less than Egg
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 5% | 48% |
4.4 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | 61% |
7 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 5mg | 1% | 91% |
25 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 315mg | 9% | 33% |
2.1 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 11% | 65% |
3.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 7% | 73% |
2.2 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 1.9mg | 18% | 40% |
3.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 28% | 38% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 47mg | 2% | 73% |
10.4 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 74% | |
| Selenium | 29µg | 53% | 33% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.74mg | 61% | 12% |
2.8 times more than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 15% | 46% |
1.5 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.6mg | 29% | 36% |
2.1 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | 47% |
1.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 31% | 31% |
3.4 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 26% | 46% |
1.1 times less than Pork
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| Folate | 7µg | 2% | 72% |
8.7 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 6.5g | 33% | 19% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.4g | N/A | 19% |
1.2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | N/A | 31% |
23.5 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.21mg | 0% | 64% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.78mg | 0% | 66% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.79mg | 0% | 68% |
1.2 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 68% |
1.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 1.6mg | 0% | 65% |
3.4 times more than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.44mg | 0% | 67% |
4.6 times more than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.69mg | 0% | 69% |
Equal to Egg
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| Valine | 0.93mg | 0% | 66% |
2.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.66mg | 0% | 61% |
1.1 times less than Turkey meat
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
29%
Total Fat
19g
30%
Saturated Fat 6.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
24%
Cholesterol 73mg
2%
Sodium 47mg
0
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
17g
Vitamin D
20mcg
3.3%
Calcium
5mg
0.5%
Iron
0.85mg
11%
Potassium
315mg
9.3%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.