Pork, belly joint/slices, raw, lean and fat

Pork belly is a cut of pork sold as a joint or slices. These figures describe the raw meat, including both lean tissue and fat. It mainly provides protein and fat: per 100g, it contains 19g of protein and 20g of fat, of which 7.3g is saturated fat. Its energy content is 1072 kJ per 100g.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Pork belly also provides B vitamins, which help the body release energy from food. Its fat and saturated fat content are relevant for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. Cooking can change the nutrient content through water and fat loss. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.