Pork BellyNutrition reference
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Pork Belly

Pork belly is a fatty cut of pork from the belly, used for bacon and roasts. Per 100 g it provides about 381 calories with 35.8 g fat.

380.5
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
15.2g
Fat
35.83g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Raw pork belly, with skin
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw edible portion, with skin
Energy (kcal)
380.5 kcal
Protein
15.2 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
35.83 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sodium
49.7 mg
More nutrients7
Energy (kJ)
1591.8 kJ
Cholesterol
66.62 mg
Calcium
4.205 mg
Potassium
207.9 mg
Magnesium
12.18 mg
Iron
0.3817 mg
Zinc
1.067 mg

Data sources

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  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods

    2727576 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2025-04-24

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Pork belly is a boneless, fatty cut of pork from the underside of the pig. It is the cut used to make bacon and is also roasted, braised, or slow-cooked.

Nutritionally, pork belly is very high in fat. Per 100 g of raw pork belly provides about 381 kcal, 15.2 g of protein, and 35.8 g of fat.

Pork belly is a rich, energy-dense cut of pork. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Pork Belly?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw pork belly. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 430 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g380.5 kcal0 g15.2 g35.8 g
4 oz113 g430 kcal0 g17.2 g40.5 g
8 oz227 g863.7 kcal0 g34.5 g81.3 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
380.5 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1591.8 kJ
Protein
15.2 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
35.83 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Cholesterol
66.62 mg
Sodium
49.7 mg
Calcium
4.205 mg
Potassium
207.9 mg
Magnesium
12.18 mg
Iron
0.3817 mg
Zinc
1.067 mg

Questions and answers

Pork Belly nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in pork belly?

Pork belly provides about 381 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz portion (about 113 g) provides roughly 430 calories.

Is pork belly high in fat?

Yes. Pork belly provides about 35.8 g of fat per 100 g.

Is pork belly used to make bacon?

Yes. Pork belly is the cut of pork used to make bacon.