Pork, Ground, Cooked
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 37% of daily protein, 29% of daily zinc and 21% of daily vitamin B-12 needed in pregnancy.
- Protein 25.69 g
- Zinc 3.21 mg
- Vitamin B-12 0.54 mcg
- Vitamin B-6 0.39 mg
- Choline 88.3 mg
- Riboflavin 0.22 mg
- Potassium 362 mg
- Iron 1.29 mg
- Vitamin D 21 IU
- Calcium 22 mg
- Folate (DFE) 6 mcg
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg
- DHA 0 g
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 88.3 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 6 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 1.29 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 25.69 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.54 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.39 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 21 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 3.21 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsCooked ground pork is safe with precautions during pregnancy when prepared to proper internal temperatures. It delivers heme iron, complete protein, zinc, and vitamin B12 to support expanded maternal blood volume. The USDA mandates cooking all ground meats to an internal temperature of at least 160°F checked with a meat thermometer. Incorporate it into fully simmered pasta sauces or thoroughly baked meatballs.
Sources: USDA Food Safety · CDC Food Safety
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Pork, Ground, Cooked provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.