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Calories and protein in a pork chop

About 260 kcal and 32 g protein in a typical pork chop — lean and high-protein.

Estimate per serving

1 cooked lean pork chop (~120 g)

Calories

260 kcal

Protein

32 g

Carbs

0 g

Fat

14 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g cooked lean pork217 kcal27 g0 g11 g
Large bone-in chop (~180 g cooked)390 kcal48 g0 g21 g
Raw 100 g lean pork152 kcal21 g0 g7.5 g

Is pork chop good for meal planning?

Lean pork chops are similar in calorie density to beef and higher than chicken breast, but very high in protein for the calories.

Trimming the visible fat before cooking can save 50–80 kcal per chop without affecting flavour much.

How to use pork chop in a meal plan

  • Grilled with apple sauce and greens
  • Baked with potatoes and herbs
  • Sliced into stir-fries
  • Slow-cooked for pulled pork in wraps

How to track pork chop in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add pork chop to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

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Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in a pork chop?
Around 260 kcal for a typical 120 g cooked lean chop.
+Is pork good for weight loss?
Yes — lean cuts are high in protein. Streaky cuts and crackling are much higher in fat.
+Is pork lower calorie than beef?
Roughly similar for lean cuts. Both come down to fat content.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.