⏱ 40 min totalSweet and Sour Pork Chops
Per 1 serving · 469 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein46g29% of calories
- Carbs61g39% of calories
- Fat22g32% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Sweet and Sour Pork Chops (469 g) has 640 calories, with 46 g of protein, 61 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (39% of calories). It is high in protein (93% DV), Vitamin C (113% DV) and thiamine (109% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 46% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein93%
- Vitamin C113%
- Thiamine109%
- Riboflavin (B2)36%
- Niacin102%
- Vitamin B6133%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Vitamin E11%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol46%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup White rice
¼ tbsp Canola oil
1 chop without refuse (Yield from 1 raw ch Pork loin center loin chop
½ tbsp Cornstarch
¼ cup Chicken broth
¾ tbsp Brown sugar
½ tbsp Rice wine vinegar
½ cup, chunks Pineapple
¼ medium Red bell pepper
¼ medium Green bell pepper
Directions
- 1
Cook the rice according to package directions.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry and brown well, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and reduce the heat to medium.
- 3
In the same skillet, whisk the cornstarch into the cool chicken broth until smooth, then stir in the brown sugar and rice wine vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
- 4
Return the pork chops to the skillet and add the pineapple and bell peppers. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Serve the pork chops and sauce over the warm rice.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (469 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 59 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 102 mg | 113% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 109% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Niacin | 16 mg | 102% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 133% |
| Folate (B9) | 140 μg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 44% |
| Choline | 124 mg | 22% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 77 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1,001 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 79 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 501 mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 61% |
| Selenium | 75 μg | 136% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 574 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 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 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 4 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 11 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 640 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 122minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 77minCycling (moderate)
- 53minRunning (6 mph)
- 90minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sweet and Sour Pork Chops?
One serving of Sweet and Sour Pork Chops (1 serving) has 640 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sweet and Sour Pork Chops high in protein?
It provides a solid 46 g of protein per serving (93% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Sweet and Sour Pork Chops keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 58 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sweet and Sour Pork Chops?
256 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Sweet and Sour Pork Chops?
17 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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