Pork

Pork, cured, separable fat (from ham and arm picnic), unheated

FDC 167877oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 13 · -24 vs Pork median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pork, cured, separable fat (from ham and arm picnic), unheated is mostly calories with little else, scoring 13 of 100. Within pork it ranks 57 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of protein (11% DV). Most of its 579 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (505 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (22.5 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 5.7 g · 4%Carb 0.1 g · 0%Fat 61.4 g · 96%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories579 kcal29%
Total fat61 g79%
Saturated fat23 g113%
Cholesterol68 mg23%
Sodium505 mg22%
Carbohydrate0.09 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein5.7 g11%
Potassium105 mg2%
Calcium5 mg0%
Iron0.39 mg2%
Magnesium6 mg1%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

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FDC 167877

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the pork median

Nutrient density13 vs 37 median
Protein / 100 g5.7 vs 18 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g505 vs 87 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Pork, cured, ham, patties, unheatedDensity 14 vs 13Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cookedDensity 14 vs 13Pork, fresh, backfat, rawDensity 14 vs 13

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