⏱ 50 min totalBalsamic-Glazed Pork Chops
Per 1 serving · 294 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein43g37% of calories
- Carbs16g14% of calories
- Fat25g49% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops (294 g) has 473 calories, with 43 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (85% DV), thiamine (83% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31%, 35% and 46% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein85%
- Thiamine83%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
- Niacin83%
- Vitamin B6118%
- Vitamin B1244%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Potassium19%
- Magnesium15%
- Copper16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Saturated fat35%
- Cholesterol46%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Olive oil
³⁄₁₆ cup Balsamic vinegar
1 chop without refuse (Yield from 1 raw ch Pork loin center loin chop- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
⅜ tsp Granulated sugar
1 ½ oz Shallots
⅛ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Peel and quarter shallots (about 8) leaving root ends intact.
- 2
Pat pork dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pork (in 2 batches if necessary) along with shallots, turning pork over once and stirring shallots occasionally, until pork is browned and shallots are golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes total. Transfer pork with tongs to a plate and add vinegar, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to shallots in skillet. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved and liquid is thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
- 4
Reduce heat to moderate, then return pork along with any juices accumulated on plate to skillet and turn 2 or 3 times to coat with sauce. Cook, turning over once, until pork is just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Transfer pork to a platter and boil sauce until thickened and syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over pork.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (294 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 4 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 13 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 118% |
| Folate (B9) | 15 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 44% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 31% |
| Choline | 116 mg | 21% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 67 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 450 mg | 64% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 68 μg | 123% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.5 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 4 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 473 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 90minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 57minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 67minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops?
One serving of Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops (1 serving) has 473 calories, which works out to 161 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops high in protein?
Yes. It has 43 g of protein per serving, and 37% of its calories come from protein (9 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops?
706 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops?
11 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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