Pork

Pork Nutrition

Pork contains many of the nutrients recommended by many health organizations to build and maintain a healthy body. It is a good source of protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins, phosphorous, potassium and magnesium, and is low in sodium.

Protein

Pork's protein content rivals that of many lean meats including chicken and turkey. Just like all animal proteins, pork is a complete high-quality protein that contains all the essential amino acids your body needs to grow, maintain muscle and function properly.

Iron

Iron is an essential nutrient for all individuals throughout their lives. Iron builds red blood cells, helps cells work in the body, carries oxygen from the lungs to every cell in the body and helps brain work at its best. Heme iron, found in pork, is much better absorbed than the non-heme iron found in plants foods and eggs.

Zinc

Zinc supports the body's immune system, growth and development and influences the activity of many hormones.

B Vitamins

Are thought to be important to support and increase the rate of metabolism, maintain healthy skin and muscle tone, enhance immune and nervous system function and promote cell growth and division, including that of the red blood cells that help prevent anemia.

Phosphorus

The main function of phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. It plays an important role in the body's utilization of carbohydrates and fats and in the synthesis of protein for the growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and tissues. It also assists in the contraction of muscles, in the functioning of kidneys, in maintaining the regularity of the heartbeat, and in nerve conduction.

Potassium

Potassium is a very important mineral to the human body. It has various roles in metabolism and body functions and is essential for the proper function of all cells, tissues, and organs: it assists in the regulation of the acid-base balance; it assists in protein synthesis from amino acids and in carbohydrate metabolism; it is necessary for the building of muscle and for normal body growth; it is essential for the normal electrical activity of the heart.

Magnesium

Magnesium is essential for the formation of strong bones and teeth. It also transports nutrients in the body and regulates energy balance.