Calories in
pork, pickled pork hocks
171 kcal per 100 g Pork, pickled pork hocks contains 171 calories per 100 grams, or about 200 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 19.1 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 10.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 45% protein, 55% 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 | 117.0 g | 200 | 22.4 g | 0.0 g | 12.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 171 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 19.1 g | 22.4 g |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 12.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,050.0 mg | 1,228.5 mg |
| Potassium | 47.0 mg | 55.0 mg |
| Calcium | 19.0 mg | 22.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23.0 µg | 26.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 89.0 mg | 104.1 mg |
| Water | 68.0 g | 79.6 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 169157). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pork, pickled pork hocks compares
Among the 83 pork products items on this site, pork, pickled pork hocks ranks 51 of 83 by calorie density, against a category average of 290 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 41% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 11.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (200 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 41 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, pickled pork hocks?
Pork, pickled pork hocks contains 171 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 200 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 19.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 10.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pork, pickled pork hocks?
By calories, pork, pickled pork hocks is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 45% protein and 55% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 41 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, pickled pork hocks 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, pickled pork hocks". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.