Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted

Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very 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. With 26.81 gms of protein, it is very 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted has been given a composite ranking of 35, and in moderation.