Calories in
pork, fresh, ground
297 kcal per 100 g Pork, fresh, ground contains 297 calories per 100 grams, or about 252 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 25.7 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 20.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 35% protein, 65% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 252 | 21.8 g | 0.0 g | 17.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 297 kcal | 252 kcal |
| Protein | 25.7 g | 21.8 g |
| Total fat | 20.8 g | 17.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 6.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 73.0 mg | 62.1 mg |
| Potassium | 362.0 mg | 307.7 mg |
| Calcium | 22.0 mg | 18.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 µg | 1.7 µg |
| Cholesterol | 94.0 mg | 79.9 mg |
| Water | 52.8 g | 44.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167903). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pork, fresh, ground compares
Among the 83 pork products items on this site, pork, fresh, ground ranks 29 of 83 by calorie density, against a category average of 290 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 8.6 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (252 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 51 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in pork, fresh, ground?
Pork, fresh, ground contains 297 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 252 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 25.7 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 20.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pork, fresh, ground?
By calories, pork, fresh, ground is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 35% protein and 65% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 51 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the pork, fresh, ground I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within pork products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Pork, fresh, ground, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.