Calories in 1/2 Cup of Pork Crackling
1/2 cup of pork crackling (45 g) has 256 calories. That is 13% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 20 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 32% protein, 68% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of pork crackling has 128 and 3/4 cup of pork crackling has 384 calories. Burning 256 calories takes about 46 minutes of brisk walking or 21 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Pork Crackling: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of pork crackling?
1/2 cup of pork crackling weighs about 45 g and has 256 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of pork crackling?
1/2 cup of pork crackling has 20 g of protein, which is 41% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of pork crackling?
1/2 cup of pork crackling has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much pork crackling is 100 calories?
100 calories of pork crackling is 18 g, about 1/4 cup of pork crackling.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705895. Original description: Pork, cracklings. Portion weights are USDA household measures.