Pork chop is a high-protein cut that rivals chicken, with a little more fat to help you hit a surplus. Trim the visible edge if you are keeping calories tight.
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, cooked, boneless. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Pork Chop has about 31.6 g of protein in 1 chop (4 oz), and about 23.8 g in 3 oz cooked.
About 261 calories in 1 chop (4 oz), or about 196 in 3 oz cooked.
Yes. Pork Chop is a lean, protein-dense choice: about 48% of the calories come from protein, and you get 31.6 g in 1 chop (4 oz). It is a complete protein, so it carries every essential amino acid your muscles need to rebuild.
Yes. About 48% of the calories in pork chop come from protein, well above the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food.