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Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) Calories, Macros & Key Nutrients

Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) contains 295 kcal per 100g, with 17.0g of protein, 5.0g of carbohydrates, and 23.5g of fat. High in protein, providing 17.0g per 100g.

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

Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) is a protein-rich food commonly used in main meals across many cuisines. Per 100g serving, it provides 295 kcal of energy, 17.0g of protein, 5.0g of carbohydrates, and 23.5g of fat.

It is a good source of protein, providing 17.0g per 100g (around 23% of its energy), approximately 34% 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 23.5g per 100g (9.0g 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 3.0g 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. However Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) ends up on your plate, its 295 kcal per 100g still counts. Our nutrition checker keeps an accurate running total of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub)?

Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) contains 295 kcal per 100g, which is approximately 15% of the recommended daily intake of 2,000 kcal for an average adult.

Is Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) high in protein?

Yes, Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) provides 17.0g of protein per 100g (around 23% 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 Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) provides 34% of this.

Is Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) high in fat?

Yes, according to FSA traffic-light guidelines, Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) is classified as high in fat with 23.5g per 100g (the threshold is 17.5g). Of this, 9.0g is saturated fat.

Is Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) low in sugar?

Yes, Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) has only 3.0g of sugar per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "low sugar" nutrition-claim threshold.

Is Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) free from major allergens?

Slow-cooked Belly Pork (pub) 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. World Health Organization (WHO) Nutrition — global dietary guidelines and public health nutrition
  6. Food Standards Agency (FSA) — UK food labelling regulations and traffic-light nutrition guidelines

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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