Raw Separable Lean Only Shank Half Leg (Ham) Fresh Pork

Pork, Fresh, Leg (Ham), Shank Half, Separable Lean Only, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 20.62 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Pork, Fresh, Leg (Ham), Shank Half, Separable Lean Only, Raw, and we advise that this food in moderation.