Roasted Separable Lean and Fat Whole Ham Cured Pork

Pork, Cured, Ham, Whole, Separable Lean and Fat, Roasted has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 21.57 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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, Cured, Ham, Whole, Separable Lean and Fat, Roasted has been given a composite ranking of 24, and sparingly.