Calories in
pork, fresh, spareribs
277 kcal per 100 g Pork, fresh, spareribs contains 277 calories per 100 grams, or about 313 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 15.5 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 23.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 23% protein, 77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 313 | 17.5 g | 0.0 g | 26.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 277 kcal | 313 kcal |
| Protein | 15.5 g | 17.5 g |
| Total fat | 23.4 g | 26.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g | 8.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 81.0 mg | 91.5 mg |
| Potassium | 242.0 mg | 273.5 mg |
| Calcium | 15.0 mg | 17.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 80.0 mg | 90.4 mg |
| Water | 59.8 g | 67.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167853). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pork, fresh, spareribs compares
Among the 83 pork products items on this site, pork, fresh, spareribs ranks 31 of 83 by calorie density, against a category average of 290 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 4% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.6 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 4 oz (313 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 64 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, spareribs?
Pork, fresh, spareribs contains 277 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 313 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 15.5 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 23.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pork, fresh, spareribs?
By calories, pork, fresh, spareribs is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 23% protein and 77% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 64 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, spareribs 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.
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Closest in calorie density within pork products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.