Calories in
pulled pork in barbecue sauce
168 kcal per 100 g Pulled pork in barbecue sauce contains 168 calories per 100 grams, or about 418 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 13.2 g protein, 18.7 g carbohydrate and 4.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 45% carbohydrate, 31% protein, 24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 249.0 g | 418 | 32.8 g | 46.7 g | 11.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 168 kcal | 418 kcal |
| Protein | 13.2 g | 32.8 g |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 11.0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 46.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 3.0 g |
| Sugars | 15.2 g | 37.8 g |
| Sodium | 666.0 mg | 1,658.3 mg |
| Potassium | 305.0 mg | 759.5 mg |
| Calcium | 44.0 mg | 109.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 13.0 µg | 32.4 µg |
| Cholesterol | 35.0 mg | 87.2 mg |
| Water | 61.0 g | 151.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173344). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How pulled pork in barbecue sauce compares
Among the 20 meals, entrees, and side dishes items on this site, pulled pork in barbecue sauce ranks 8 of 20 by calorie density, against a category average of 162 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 4% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 7.9 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup (418 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 85 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 pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
Pulled pork in barbecue sauce contains 168 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 418 calories per cup. It also provides 13.2 g of protein, 18.7 g of carbohydrate and 4.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of pulled pork in barbecue sauce?
By calories, pulled pork in barbecue sauce is roughly 45% carbohydrate, 31% protein and 24% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 85 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 pulled pork in barbecue sauce 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: "Pulled pork in barbecue sauce". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.