Pork Power: Value-Packed Nutrition is a health report authored by Accredited Practising Dietitian Teri Lichtenstein, based on an in-depth analysis of eight popular, widely-ranged lean cuts of pork. It covers the nutrients found in pork, their effects on health and practical tips on how to choose, prepare and cook pork.
PORK AT A GLANCE
Lean pork is an affordable source of high-quality, bioavailable (readily absorbed) protein, providing all the essential amino acids your body needs from dietary food sources. It also contains B vitamins, minerals and the antioxidants selenium and zinc, making it a powerful addition to a balanced diet.
THE POWER OF PORK
A single 65g serving of cooked, lean pork* contains 18g of quality, bioavailable protein and more than half the daily requirements for B vitamins, thiamin and niacin. It is also a source of pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, antioxidants selenium and zinc as well as containing potassium.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION PANEL
| NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving: 1 Serving size: 65g |
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| Average qty. per serve | %DI# | Average qty. per 100g | |
| Energy | 431kJ | 5% | 671kJ |
| Protein, total | 18.7g | 37% | 28.8g |
| Fat, total – saturated |
3.19g 1.14g |
5% | 4.9g 1.76g |
| Carbohydrate – sugars |
0g 0g |
0% 0% |
0g 0g |
| Dietary Fibre | 0g | 0% | 0g |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% | 61mg |
| Potassium | 267mg | 411mg | |
| Thiamin | 0.62mg | 56% RDI* | 0.95mg |
| Niacin | 5.1mg | 51% RDI* | 7.84mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 18% RDI* | 0.45mg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.78mg | 16% RDI* | 1.2mg |
| Phosphorus | 155mg | 16% RDI* | 239mg |
| Selenium | 20.5μg | 30% RDI* | 31.5μg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28mg | 14% RDI* | 0.44mg |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 15% RDI* | 2.7mg |
# Percentage daily intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700kJ
*Recommended dietary intake
The nutrient content claims are based on an in-depth analysis of eight popular, widely ranged lean cuts of pork, which were used to establish a composite average nutrition information panel. All claims are based on this average unless specified otherwise.