Calories in
pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat
393 kcal per 100 g Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat contains 393 calories per 100 grams, or about 444 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 22.8 g protein, 1.4 g carbohydrate and 32.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 1% carbohydrate, 23% protein, 75% 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 | 444 | 25.8 g | 1.6 g | 37.2 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 393 kcal | 444 kcal |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 25.8 g |
| Total fat | 32.9 g | 37.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.4 g | 12.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 94.0 mg | 106.2 mg |
| Potassium | 280.0 mg | 316.4 mg |
| Calcium | 20.0 mg | 22.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 100.0 mg | 113.0 mg |
| Water | 41.7 g | 47.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169191). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat compares
Among the 83 pork products items on this site, pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat ranks 21 of 83 by calorie density, against a category average of 290 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 36% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 4 oz (444 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 91 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, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat?
Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat contains 393 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 444 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 22.8 g of protein, 1.4 g of carbohydrate and 32.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat?
By calories, pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat is roughly 1% carbohydrate, 23% protein and 75% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 91 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, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat 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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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Pork, ground, 72% lean / 28% fat, cooked, crumbles". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.