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Pork Chop (bone-in): Protein, Calories & Full Nutrition Breakdown

Almost double the fat of tenderloin from the same animal — the cut matters more than the species for a lot of these comparisons.

27.0gProtein / 100g
40.5gPer 1 chop (150g)
11.69gProtein per 100 cal
0.9Quality score

Pork Chop (bone-in)

1 chop (150g)
Protein per 100g27.0g
Calories per 100g231
Fat per 100g14.0g
Carbs per 100g0.0g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)2200mg
Typical cost$$
Quality 0.9 lit_estimate, complete animal protein
ketolow-carbgluten-freedairy-free

Why Pork Chop (bone-in) shows up in protein-forward diets

Almost double the fat of tenderloin from the same animal — the cut matters more than the species for a lot of these comparisons.

Serving-size math

A 1 chop (150g) portion delivers 40.5g of protein and roughly 346 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 11.69g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.

Prep tip

Brine 30 minutes in a 5% salt solution; bone-in chops cook unevenly around the bone without it.

Best for

  • bulking

Frequently asked

How much protein is in pork chop (bone-in)?

27.0g per 100g, or 40.5g per 1 chop (150g).

Is pork chop (bone-in) a complete protein?

Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (lit_estimate, complete animal protein).