This Grocery SmartSwaps comparison of pork belly bites vs slow cooked pork shoulder from the Coles Made Easy range shows how two similar-sounding products can have totally different impacts on your fat loss goals. Let’s break it down per 100g.
Coles Made Easy Honey BBQ Pork Belly Bites:
- Calories: 263
- Protein: 12.6g
- Fat: 18.2g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Carbohydrates: 11.6g
- Sugar: 9.3g
- Sodium: 275mg
Coles Made Easy Slow Cooked Pork Shoulder in Tangy BBQ Sauce:
- Calories: 159
- Protein: 15.7g
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Carbohydrates: 8.7g
- Sugar: 6.4g
- Sodium: 323mg
The Coles Made Easy Slow Cooked Pork sShoulder has 104 fewer calories, more protein per serve (great for muscle retention and satiety), less than half the fat and way less saturated fat and sugar when compared to the Pork Belly Bites.
Yes, sodium is slightly higher in the pork shoulder, but when it comes to fat loss, this swap is a clear win. It’s still rich in flavour, pairs well with veggies or wraps, and won’t send your macros off track.
Want more SmartSwaps like this? Check out our SmartSwaps My Grocery List service; your no-BS shopping guide packed with fat-loss-friendly swaps.
Shop the Coles Made Easy products here:
Nutritional information is sourced from the brand’s website and may not always be up to date. We do our best to provide accurate data, but please check with the manufacturer for the latest details.
