Pancreas Variety Meats and By-Products Pork

Pork, Fresh, Variety Meats and By-Products, Pancreas, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Riboflavin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 18.56 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pork, Fresh, Variety Meats and By-Products, Pancreas, Raw has been given a composite ranking of 30, and in moderation.