How Many Calories in Grilled Pork Neck (Ceafă)?
1 ceafă medie la grătar (200g) = 540 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 ceafă medie la grătar (200g) contains 540 calories.
Best time: Main meal at lunch or dinner, ideally with grilled vegetables or a salad, for nutritional balance
Benefits
- ✓Excellent source of complete protein (23g/100g), useful for muscle mass and recovery
- ✓Contains vitamin B12, zinc and heme iron, nutrients hard to get in similar amounts from plant sources
- ✓Grilling without added oil doesn't further increase the calorie content beyond the raw meat itself
- ✓The pork neck cut stays juicy when cooked thanks to intramuscular fat, without needing added oil
Considerations
- !Pork neck is a fattier cut than chicken breast or pork loin, with nearly double the calories of chicken breast (270 vs 165 kcal/100g)
- !Visible fat on the edges can be trimmed to cut calories by 15-20% without major impact on juiciness
- !Oil-heavy marinades or sweet-and-sour sauces add significant extra calories
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends pork neck as a protein source for occasional grill meals - trim the visible fat on the edges and pair it with a vegetable side rather than fries, to keep the meal within a reasonable calorie budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grilled pork neck has on average 270 calories per 100g, with 23g protein, 19g fat and 0g carbs. A medium grilled pork neck steak (200g) has about 540 calories. Being a fattier cut than chicken breast or pork loin, pork neck has a notably higher calorie content.
Trim the visible fat on the edges before or after cooking - this can cut calories by 15-20%. Avoid oil-heavy marinades or sweet-and-sour sauces, and choose grilled vegetables instead of fries as a side for a calorie-balanced meal.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.