Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean and fat, raw

Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean and fat, raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.4 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

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

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pork, fresh, composite of trimmed retail cuts (loin and shoulder blade), separable lean and fat, raw has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.