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Light Pork

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Pork that contains 25% fewer calories and 33% less fat than the pork that is described in the USDA handbook, Composition of Foods, 8-10.

USDA Nutrition Facts

OSCAR MAYER, Wieners (light pork, turkey, beef) (USDA#07247)

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 194
Protein 12g
Total Fat 14g
Total Carbohydrates 2g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 1g
Potassium 397mg
Sodium 1036mg
Cholesterol 62mg

OSCAR MAYER, Bologna Light (pork, chicken, beef) (USDA#07205)

Serving Size 1 serving (1 slice)
Calories 202
Protein 11g
Total Fat 14g
Total Carbohydrates 5g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 2g
Potassium 163mg
Sodium 1117mg
Cholesterol 56mg

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