Pork, Composite of Separable Fat Enhanced

Pork, Fresh, Enhanced, Composite of Separable Fat, Raw has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 9.27 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans fats. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. The omega-3 content is average. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pork, Fresh, Enhanced, Composite of Separable Fat, Raw has been given a composite ranking of 3, and sparingly.