⏱ 15 min total

Grilled Jerk Pork Chops

Name: Grilled Jerk Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Nutmeg; ¼ tsp Allspice; ⅛ cup, chopped Onion; ½ tsp, ground Thyme; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Granulated sugar; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Cinnamon; 1 chop without refuse (Yield from 1 raw ch Pork loin center loin chop; ¼ tsp Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 227 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

362

18%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
42g
47% of calories
Carbs
5.6g
6% of calories
Fat
18g
46% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Grilled Jerk Pork Chops (227 g) has 362 calories, with 42 g of protein, 5.6 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (47% of calories). It is high in protein (83% DV), thiamine (81% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (30% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 55%, 30% and 46% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

160cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

12g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.1g

3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein83%
Thiamine81%
Riboflavin (B2)30%
Niacin83%
Vitamin B6108%
Vitamin B1244%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin K11%
Potassium16%
Magnesium13%
Copper15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium55%
Saturated fat30%
Cholesterol46%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and clean the grates; oil the grates just before cooking. If using a ridged grill pan, preheat it over moderately high heat and lightly oil.
2
In a mortar, small processor, or on a cutting board, mince and mash the onion with the thyme, sugar, salt, cayenne, allspice, black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon to form a coarse paste.
3
Pat the pork chops dry, then rub them all over with the jerk paste, coating evenly.
4
Grill the chops over direct heat, about 5 to 6 inches from the heat source, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145°F.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (227 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	15 μg	2%
Vitamin C	2 mg	3%
Vitamin D	1 μg	7%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	3%
Vitamin K	13 μg	11%
Thiamine	1 mg	81%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	30%
Niacin	13 mg	83%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	108%
Folate (B9)	7 μg	2%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	44%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	29%
Choline	113 mg	21%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	65 mg	6%
Iron	2 mg	29%
Potassium	740 mg	16%
Magnesium	56 mg	13%
Phosphorus	426 mg	61%
Zinc	4 mg	33%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	67 μg	123%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.1 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	116 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.5 μg	—
Fructose	0.2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.4 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	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 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 362 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

69min
Walking (3.5 mph)
43min
Cycling (moderate)
30min
Running (6 mph)
51min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Grilled Jerk Pork Chops?

One serving of Grilled Jerk Pork Chops (1 serving) has 362 calories, which works out to 160 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Grilled Jerk Pork Chops high in protein?

Yes. It has 42 g of protein per serving, and 47% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Grilled Jerk Pork Chops keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.

How much sodium is in Grilled Jerk Pork Chops?

1274 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Grilled Jerk Pork Chops?

3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (227 g)

Calories362

% Daily Value*

Total fat 18g	23%
Saturated fat 6.1g	30%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 137mg	46%
Sodium 1,274mg	55%
Total carbohydrate 5.6g	2%
Dietary fiber 1.1g	4%
Total sugars 3g
Protein 42g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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