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.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
380.5 kcal
0 g
15.2 g
35.8 g
4 oz
113 g
430 kcal
0 g
17.2 g
40.5 g
8 oz
227 g
863.7 kcal
0 g
34.5 g
81.3 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.