Pork, ground vs. Pork, steak, coated vs. Pork, carnitas
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Pork, ground has the most protein of the foods compared, at 26.9 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Pork, ground | Pork, steak, coated | Pork, carnitas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26.9 G | 24.2 G | 24.6 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 21.2 G | 15.8 G | 18.3 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 G | 7.2 G | 0 G |
| Energy | 299 KCAL | 275 KCAL | 271 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0 G | 0.62 G | 0 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0.4 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 20 MG | 41 MG | 26 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 1.1 MG | 2 MG | 1.7 MG |
| Potassium, K | 342 MG | 310 MG | 299 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 395 MG | 352 MG | 440 MG |
| Cholesterol | 96 MG | 86 MG | 96 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.4 G | 5.4 G | 6.6 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts Editorial. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.