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Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes): Full Macro & Calorie Guide

Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) contains 275 kcal per 100g, with 18.0g of protein, 3.0g of carbohydrates, and 21.5g of fat. It is high in protein.

  • Allergens: None of the major allergens
  • Key Micronutrients (per 100g): Iron 0.60mg, Calcium 6.0mg, Vitamin C 0.5mg
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Nutritional Overview

Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) is a protein-rich food commonly used in main meals across many cuisines. Per 100g serving, it provides 275 kcal of energy, 18.0g of protein, 3.0g of carbohydrates, and 21.5g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 18.0g per 100g (around 26% of its energy), approximately 36% of the UK Reference Nutrient Intake of 50g per day. Under UK/EU nutrition-claim rules, that meets the "high protein" threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. Protein plays a key role in muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full for longer.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 21.5g per 100g (7.5g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

With only 0.5g of sugar per 100g, it meets the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold. This makes it a suitable choice for those reducing their sugar intake as part of a balanced diet. If Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) is on today's menu, its 275 kcal per 100g is worth logging properly. Our food macros calculator makes that quick.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes)?

Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) contains 275 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 14% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult.

Is Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) high in protein?

Yes, Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) provides 18.0g of protein per 100g (around 26% of its energy), meeting the UK/EU "high protein" nutrition-claim threshold of at least 20% of energy from protein. The UK Reference Nutrient Intake for protein is around 50g per day for adults. A 100g serving of Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) provides 36% of this.

Is Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) is classified as high in fat with 21.5g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 7.5g is saturated fat.

Is Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) low in sugar?

Yes, Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) has only 0.5g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Is Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) free from major allergens?

Rojões à Minhota (fried pork cubes) does not contain any of the 14 major allergens recognised under UK food law. However, cross-contamination during manufacturing is always possible; always check the packaging for 'may contain' warnings.

Sources & References

  1. British Nutrition Foundation — UK nutrition science and education
  2. McCance & Widdowson's Composition of Foods — UK food composition tables
  3. USDA FoodData Central — US Department of Agriculture food composition database
  4. NHS Eat Well — UK National Health Service dietary guidance
  5. Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) — UK government dietary recommendations and nutrient reference values

Nutritional values are per 100g unless otherwise stated and are provided for general information only. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. If you have a health condition, allergy, or are pregnant, consult a qualified healthcare professional. Values may vary depending on brand, preparation method, and serving size.

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