Pork Roll Fried Rice

Pork Roll Fried Rice is a hearty, savory dish featuring diced pork roll (a processed pork product similar to ham or sausage) stir-fried with rice, eggs, and vegetables like peas, carrots, and onions. It is a popular and quick-to-make comfort food found in many Chinese-American and Asian households. The dish is known for its satisfying combination of salty, savory pork and fluffy rice.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good source of protein from the pork and eggs, with carbohydrates from the rice. It is relatively high in fat and sodium due to the processed pork roll and cooking oil, with a typical serving containing around 500-700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	1250 mg
Iron	4 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg

Per 1.5 cups (about 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pork roll itself is a unique, pre-cooked ingredient that adds a distinct, salty depth of flavor without requiring long marination or cooking times, making it ideal for quick stir-fries. Nutritionally, it's a practical way to incorporate protein and vegetables into a single, satisfying skillet meal.