Pork Chicharrones — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Pork Chicharrones — 540 kcal, 79.0g protein and 0.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.
Nutrition: Pork Chicharrones (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 kcal | 162 kcal |
| Protein | 79.0g | 23.7g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| of which sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 26.0g | 7.8g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Salt | 2.4g | 0.7g |
Typical values for generic pork chicharrones; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Pork Chicharrones?
Pork Chicharrones has 540 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 162 kcal — about 8% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Pork Chicharrones keto-friendly?
Yes. With 0.0g of carbohydrates per 100g (0.0g per typical serving), pork chicharrones fits comfortably within most ketogenic carb limits.
Is Pork Chicharrones a good source of protein?
Yes — 79.0g of protein per 100g makes pork chicharrones one of the better snack choices for protein. A 30g serving delivers about 23.7g. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Pork Chicharrones healthy?
Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Pork Chicharrones is a good source of protein (79.0g/100g) and low in sugar. On the downside, it's high in salt (2.4g/100g) and calorie-dense with limited fibre, so it's easy to overeat. A typical 30g serving is 162 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, pork chicharrones is low in sugar (0.0g/100g) and high in salt (2.4g/100g), with 0.0g of fibre. At 540 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Pork Chicharrones is closest in profile to pork crunch, but pork chicharrones carries more protein (79.0g protein vs 60.0g protein for pork crunch).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels