for Pork Products, we compared the entries in our database before writing anything — the verdicts below reflect that comparison.
In our view, the way most people search for Pork Products misses the real variable, which is portion size and cooking method.
In Pork Products, 173 foods are rated Moderation. These foods have moderate saturated fat requiring portion control. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat percentage, added sugar, processing level, and carb type as criteria within the Mediterranean diet framework. Top examples: Pork, Ground, 96% Lean / 4% Fat, Pa, Pork, Loin, Sirloin , Bone-in,, Bra, Pork, Loin, Top Loin , Boneless,, B, Pork, Loin, Top Loin , Boneless,, P, Pork, Loin, Sirloin , Boneless,, Ro.
Why are some pork products moderation?
These 173 foods have moderate saturated fat requiring portion control. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat, added sugar, processing, and carb type as criteria.
Examples of moderation pork products foods?
Examples: Pork, Ground, 96% Lean / 4% Fat, Pa, Pork, Loin, Sirloin , Bone-in,, Bra, Pork, Loin, Top Loin , Boneless,, B, Pork, Loin, Top Loin , Boneless,, P, Pork, Loin, Sirloin , Boneless,, Ro. Browse the food database for complete nutrition data and individual verdicts.
Can cooking change the rating?
Yes. Frying or heavy sauces can downgrade a food, while steaming or baking maintains or improves standing. The Mediterranean diet recommends olive oil.
Dietary reference only. Not medical advice. Not medical advice. Data: USDA. Guidelines: AASLD 2023.
Of the 336 foods in the Pork Products group, 173 fall into the Moderation tier. On average, this tier runs about 23.6g protein and 13.7g fat per 100g, with saturated fat at roughly 35% of total fat. Representative entries include Pork, Backfat, Raw and Pork, Belly, Raw.
The Moderation tier reflects foods that work in controlled portions and measured frequency rather than as daily defaults.