Do you ever wonder
how pork compares to other meats for
fat, calories and cholesterol? You may be surprised
to learn that pork today compares favorably with many other meats and poultry. In fact, pork and chicken share more
nutritional similarities than differences!
Unfortunately,
that comparison does not include bacon. One slice of bacon has more calories,
at least three times more fat and fewer nutrients than a 3-ounce serving of
other cuts of pork. However, many cuts of pork are as lean or
leaner than chicken. Take the pork tenderloin for
example. This lean cut is a good source
of lean protein, as well as vitamin B-12, zinc and selenium.
To see how pork compares, check out these nutritional
profiles of lean meats:
About
Spragg’s Meat Shop
Spragg’s Meat Shop is a family owned and operated business
located in Rosemary, Alberta. Greg and Bonnie Spragg
raise hogs, process, and market their pork products direct to Albertan
consumers. Spragg’s works hard to produce the best pork for Albertans, from the
day the pigs are born, to the day the pork chops are cut, bacon is smoked and
the roast is marinated. The Spragg family hopes that
you get as much enjoyment eating their pork as they do getting it to your
table.