Pork Stir-fry

Pork stir-fry is a classic dish from Chinese cuisine, featuring tender slices of pork quickly cooked in a hot wok with a colorful mix of vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and onions, all tossed in a savory sauce. It's a staple in home cooking and restaurants, known for its speed and adaptability to whatever ingredients are on hand.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the pork and provides a good balance of fats and carbohydrates from the vegetables and sauce. A typical serving offers essential nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and fiber, with a rough calorie range of 300-450 calories per serving, depending on the cut of pork and amount of oil used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	800 mg
Iron	3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Zinc	3.5 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, stir-frying is a quintessential Chinese cooking technique that emphasizes high heat and quick cooking to preserve the texture and nutrients of ingredients. Nutritionally, the method allows for a high vegetable-to-meat ratio, making it a versatile way to incorporate a variety of vitamins and minerals into a single meal.