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Pork calories and protein by cut, and how to keep it lean.
By The CalorieFig Editorial Team · independent editorial research project
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A 100 g serving of cooked pork tenderloin provides roughly 145 calories and 26 g of protein, per USDA FoodData Central — as lean as chicken breast. Fattier cuts (belly, ribs) are much higher in calories and saturated fat. Tenderloin and loin chops are the lean picks. Trim visible fat and grill, roast, or stir-fry rather than fry.
Key facts:
Lean cuts are fine; limit fatty, processed pork (bacon, ribs).
Tenderloin and loin chops are the leanest.
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