Nutrition
Through efforts in feeding and management practices by producers, today's pork is healthier than ever.
Fat
Fresh pork is now an average of 31% lower in fat and 29% lower in saturated fat than it was just 20 years ago.
Sodium
Like other fresh meat, fresh pork is naturally low in sodium. A 3-ounce serving has only about 60 mg of sodium. (A processed food is considered to be low-sodium if the sodium content is 140 mg or less per serving.)
Calories and Cholesterol
Pork is a healthful meal option, with 14% fewer calories and 10% less cholesterol than 20 years ago. A 3-ounce pork chop has about 130 calories and 60 grams of cholesterol.
Low Carbohydrate Diets
Pork contains high-quality protein, with less than 2 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Watch out for sauces and glazes that may be high in sugar and/or fruit they will increase the carbs per serving.
NUTRITION WISE®
Healthy eating starts with Farmland Nutrition Wise Pork. Nutritious and delicious, it helps you make great tasting meals you can feel good about serving. Our newly developed Nutrition Wise label helps you identify cuts of pork that can be part of low-carbohydrate, low-fat and diabetic diets.