Pork shoulder (Boston butt) nutrition facts
Per 122 g · 122 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g47% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat16g53% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Pork shoulder (Boston butt) (122 g, 122 g) has 284 calories, with 32 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), thiamine (53% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (36% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 41% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein65%
- Thiamine53%
- Riboflavin (B2)36%
- Niacin30%
- Vitamin B644%
- Vitamin B1246%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Copper19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol41%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 122 g (122 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 53% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 46% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
| Choline | 133 mg | 24% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 31 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 265 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 58% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 55 μg | 100% |
Full breakdown · 34 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt) (cooked, roasted, blade roast, lean and fat)269
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt) (cooked, braised, blade steak, lean and fat)267
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt) (cooked, broiled, blade steak, lean and fat)258
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt)233
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt)227
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt) (raw, blade steak, lean and fat)186
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt) (raw, blade steak, lean only)132
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Burning 284 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 54minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 24minRunning (6 mph)
- 40minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pork shoulder (Boston butt)?
One serving of Pork shoulder (Boston butt) (122 g) has 284 calories, which works out to 233 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pork shoulder (Boston butt) high in protein?
Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 47% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Pork shoulder (Boston butt) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Pork shoulder (Boston butt)?
73 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Pork shoulder (Boston butt)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
