Pork Fat Is One Of The Most Nutritious Foods You Can Eat According To New Study

By Sughra Hafeez in Health and Fitness On 4th March 2018
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Best foods

Scientist ranked the best food according to daily nutritional needs and analyzed over 1,000 raw ingredients.

Pork fat ranked 8th

According to the study, pork fat ranked 8th out of 100 nutritious foods. Pork fat is a good source of minerals and vitamins.

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Regulating Harmones

Its nutritious score is 74. Pork fat also a good source of monounsaturated oleic acid which is good for a healthy heart and regulating hormones.

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Obesity

Exceeding the daily limit of consumption will lead to obesity according to nutritionists.

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Unprocessed

A Singaporean nutritionist told Chinese daily:

"As long as it's pure and unprocessed, it can be beneficial for the body, For example, meat is a better source of Vitamin B than fat, and essential omega-3 fatty acids are obtained from other foods."

Here is the list of top nutritious food and their ranks according to the scientist

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Almond: Nutritious score 97

Almond is a rich source of Vitamin B, vitamin E, and minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. Almond also contain dietary fiber which is good for lowering LDL cholesterol.

Cherimoya: Nutritious score 96

Cherimoya is a type of fruit. It is an excellent source of vitamin B6, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.

Ocean perch: Nutritious score 89

Ocean perch is a deep-water fish also known as the Pacific rockfish. It various amounts of nutrients, protein, and vitamins.

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Flatfish: Nutritious score 88

It is a good source of niacin, vitamin B, phosphorus, calcium, and selenium.

Chia seed: Nutritious score 85

One ounce (about 2 tablespoons) contains:

139 calories,

4 grams of protein,

9 grams fat,

12 grams carbohydrates

11 grams of fiber

They also contain Zinc, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Potassium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and Vitamin B2.

Swiss chard: Nutritious score 78

Swiss chard is an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fiber.

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Beet greens: Nutritious score 70

It's a good source of protein, fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese.

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Red snapper: Nutritious score 69

It is a good source of protein that is rich in selenium, vitamin A, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. It contains mercury which is unsafe for pregnant women and young children.