Nutrition Facts

Pork producers have enhanced feeding and breeding practices to deliver leaner options for today’s health conscious consumers. Did you know why pork now has a reputation as a white meat? It’s due to the fact that many lean pork cuts are similar in fat to a skinless chicken. Read the articles below to learn how pork compares nutritionally to other meats. Also, use our guide to find the leanest and most nutritious cuts of pork.

Topics in this section:

• Purdue University Weight Loss Study
  Higher protein intake preserves lean mass and satiety with weight loss in pre-obese and obese women
• Pork’s Role in MyPyramid and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  Add variety and include lean pork in your healthful eating advice.
• Vitamins and Minerals in Pork
  Take a close look at the vitamins and minerals found in pork. Pork is a terrific source of several vitamins and minerals.
• Fat in Pork
  Examine the leanest cuts of pork, the dietary guidelines for fat intake, and tips for trimming fat from your diet. Several cuts of pork meet the government guidelines for “lean.” 
• Leanest Cuts of Pork
  Look to this list of pork cuts for the leanest choices. There are now several lean pork choices, look to this list for the leanest cuts.
• How Pork Compares to Other Meats
  See how pork stacks up against other meats in terms of fat, calories, and cholesterol.