⏱ 40 min totalVietnamese Grilled Pork
Per 1 serving · 301 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein36g20% of calories
- Carbs42g23% of calories
- Fat46g57% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Vietnamese Grilled Pork (301 g) has 722 calories, with 36 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 46 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (73% DV), Vitamin D (23% DV) and thiamine (128% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 78%, 69% and 47% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein73%
- Vitamin D23%
- Thiamine128%
- Riboflavin (B2)44%
- Niacin53%
- Vitamin B667%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E12%
- Potassium17%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium78%
- Saturated fat69%
- Cholesterol47%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
7 oz Pork shoulder
1 ½ cloves, minced Garlic
1 ½ tbsp chopped Shallots
⅛ cup Lemongrass
¼ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
¹⁄₁₆ cup Fish sauce
¾ tbsp Olive oil
¼ dash Black pepper
⅛ cup Honey
Directions
- 1
Place garlic, shallots, lemongrass, soy sauce, fish sauce, olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper in a food processor. Process until it becomes a paste.
- 2
Slice pork into approximately 1/2 inch thick pieces.
- 3
Place pork in a deep bowl and pour marinade mix over it, ensuring pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and marinate for 24 hours.
- 4
Remove pork from fridge 2 hours before cooking. Grill over charcoal barbecue on medium high heat, cooking each side for 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Dip each pork piece in honey and grill for an additional 2 minutes on each side.
- 6
Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (301 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 3 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 2 mg | 128% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 44% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 67% |
| Folate (B9) | 32 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 65% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 31% |
| Choline | 128 mg | 23% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 60 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 79 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 394 mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 53 μg | 97% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 17 g | — |
| Galactose | 1 g | — |
| Glucose | 15 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 23 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 5 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 3 μg | — |
Burning 722 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 137minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 87minCycling (moderate)
- 60minRunning (6 mph)
- 102minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Vietnamese Grilled Pork?
One serving of Vietnamese Grilled Pork (1 serving) has 722 calories, which works out to 239 calories per 100 g. That is about 36% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Vietnamese Grilled Pork high in protein?
It provides a solid 36 g of protein per serving (73% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% 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.
Is Vietnamese Grilled Pork keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Vietnamese Grilled Pork?
1799 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Vietnamese Grilled Pork?
37 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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