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Pork rinds (chicharrón)

Pork rinds (chicharrón) packs 544 kcal into 100 g (3.5 oz), so a typical 15 g (0.5 oz) serving already adds up to about 82 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Pork rinds (chicharrón), plain

  • 544 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 61.3 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 1 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 15 g (0.5 oz) serving provides about 82 kcal, 9.2 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for pork rinds (chicharrón) per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 15 g (0.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (15 g (0.5 oz))
Calories544 kcal82 kcal
Protein61.3 g9.2 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat31.3 g4.7 g
of which saturated11.4 g1.7 g
Water1.8 g0.3 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) − 2 (very high energy density: 544 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 11.3 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 1.8 g of water, under 70) = 1.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.
High energy density
It has more than 300 kcal per 100 g: a lot of energy in a small volume, so it is less filling per calorie. That does not make it a bad food; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs.
May worsen nausea
It is a fatty or fried food. Fatty meals are digested more slowly and often make nausea and heaviness worse, especially in the weeks when your body is adjusting to a GLP-1 medication. This is an editorial judgment, not a ban.

Frequently asked questions about pork rinds (chicharrón)

How many grams of protein are in a 15 g (0.5 oz) serving of pork rinds (chicharrón)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of pork rinds (chicharrón) has 61.3 g of protein. A typical 15 g (0.5 oz) serving has about 9.2 g of protein. That is 11.3 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why it carries our “High in protein” tag.

How many kcal are in a 15 g (0.5 oz) serving of pork rinds (chicharrón)?

100 g (3.5 oz) of pork rinds (chicharrón) has 544 kcal. A typical 15 g (0.5 oz) serving has about 82 kcal. That is a very high energy density.

Does pork rinds (chicharrón) keep you full?

Barely filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 1 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) − 2 (very high energy density: 544 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 11.3 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 1.8 g of water, under 70) = 1. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about pork rinds (chicharrón) if I take Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and feel nauseous?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about pork rinds (chicharrón) on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. “High energy density”: a lot of energy in a small volume; when your appetite is very low, a small serving can help you meet your needs. “May worsen nausea”: a fatty or fried food; fatty meals are digested more slowly and can make nausea and heaviness worse. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What is a typical serving of pork rinds (chicharrón)?

We use 15 g (0.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 82 kcal, 9.2 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Snacks, pork skins, plain (FDC ID 167961). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .