Calories in pork chop (lean, grilled)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of pork chop (lean, grilled) contains 180 kcal, with 26.8 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 7.3 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 chop, about 130 g — is roughly 234 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 chop (130 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | 234 kcal |
| Protein | 26.8 g | 34.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 7.3 g | 9.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 109 mg |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 73 mg |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 463 mg |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 65 g | 85 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chop | 130 g | 234 | 34.8 g | 0 g | 9.5 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 45 | 6.7 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| 50 g | 90 | 13.4 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| 100 g | 180 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| 150 g | 270 | 40.1 g | 0 g | 10.9 g |
| 200 g | 360 | 53.5 g | 0 g | 14.6 g |
| 250 g | 450 | 66.9 g | 0 g | 18.2 g |
| 300 g | 540 | 80.3 g | 0 g | 21.9 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For pork chop (lean, grilled) the split is:
- Protein: 26.8 g × 4 = 107 kcal — 62% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 0 g × 4 = 0 kcal — 0% of calories
- Fat: 7.3 g × 9 = 66 kcal — 38% of calories
- Most of the energy in pork chop (lean, grilled) comes from protein (62% of calories).
- With 26.8 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 14.9 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 110 g.
What actually changes the number
A trimmed pork chop is 180 kcal per 100 g cooked — leaner than most people expect and close to chicken thigh. The fat rim is the variable: leave it on and the same chop gains 30–40 kcal.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of pork chop as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of pork chop?
100 g of pork chop (lean, grilled) contains 180 kcal (26.8 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 7.3 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of pork chop?
A typical serving of pork chop — 1 chop, about 130 g — has roughly 234 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in pork chop?
Pork chop (lean, grilled): 26.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of pork chop equals 200 kcal?
At 180 kcal per 100 g, about 110 g of pork chop equals 200 kcal.
Can I track pork chop by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies pork chop on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 168240: "Pork, fresh, loin, center loin (chops), bone-in, separable lean only, cooked, broiled". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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