The tenderloin is the leanest cut of pork - a 3-ounce serving contains 139 calories and 4.1 grams of fat - comparable to a skinless chicken breast.

Other lean cuts (based on a 3-ounce serving) include ---
Boneless loin roast with 165 calories and 6.1 grams of fat;
Boneless sirloin chops with 164 calories and 5.7 grams of fat;
Boneless loin chops with 173 calories and 6.6 grams of fat,
Boneless ham (extra lean) with 123 calories and 4.7 grams of fat.
A 2-ounce serving of Canadian-style bacon contains 86 calories and 3.9 grams of fat.


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