Calories in
pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat
185 kcal per 100 g Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat contains 185 calories per 100 grams, or about 157 calories per 3 oz grilled patties. Per 100 g it provides 31.7 g protein, 0.6 g carbohydrate and 6.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 1% carbohydrate, 69% protein, 30% 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 grilled patties | 85.0 g | 157 | 26.9 g | 0.5 g | 5.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz grilled patties
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz grilled patties |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 185 kcal | 157 kcal |
| Protein | 31.7 g | 26.9 g |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 88.0 mg | 74.8 mg |
| Potassium | 415.0 mg | 352.8 mg |
| Calcium | 20.0 mg | 17.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 85.0 mg | 72.3 mg |
| Water | 60.1 g | 51.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168375). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat compares
Among the 83 pork products items on this site, pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat ranks 46 of 83 by calorie density, against a category average of 290 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 36% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 17.1 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz grilled patties (157 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 32 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, 96% lean / 4% fat?
Pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat contains 185 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 157 calories per 3 oz grilled patties. It also provides 31.7 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrate and 6.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat?
By calories, pork, ground, 96% lean / 4% fat is roughly 1% carbohydrate, 69% protein and 30% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz grilled patties?
About 32 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, 96% lean / 4% 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, 96% lean / 4% fat, cooked, pan-broiled". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.