Pork, loin chops, raw, lean and fat

Pork loin chops are cuts of meat from the loin of a pig. These figures describe raw chops with both lean meat and fat included. They mainly provide protein and fat: per 100g, they contain 21g of protein and 12g of fat, including 4.4g of saturated fat. Their energy content is 795 kJ per 100g.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Pork loin chops also provide thiamin, which helps the body release energy from food and supports normal nervous system function. The fat and saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their intake. Removing visible fat and the cooking method can affect the nutritional content of the meat eaten. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.