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Braised Pork Belly at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
5
low
Glycemic load / serving
0
low
Nutri-Score
E
A best, E worst
NOVA group
1
unprocessed or minimally processed

Chinese cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.

Braised Pork Belly nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories518 kcal
Protein14 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Fiber0 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars2 g
Fat48 g
Saturated fat16 g
Sodium800 mg

Typical ingredients: Pork belly, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, scallions, rice wine, star anise, water, black pepper

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Common questions about braised pork belly

How many calories are in braised pork belly?

NutriOptio estimates 518 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical braised pork belly recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is braised pork belly good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 0, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of braised pork belly?

NutriOptio grades a typical braised pork belly E on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own braised pork belly

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical braised pork belly in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.