Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, cooked
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This is cooked pork fat, often rendered from separable fat and prepared with an added solution (like brine or water) to retain moisture. It has a rich, savory, and intensely fatty flavor with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture when warm, becoming firm and waxy when cooled. Nutritionally, it is almost pure fat, providing a very high energy density of 585 kcal per 100g.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 0% carbs · 93% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its profound, savory umami flavor and luxurious mouthfeel that can elevate simple dishes. It's prized as a versatile cooking fat that imparts deep flavor to vegetables, noodles, and rice.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its extremely high fat and calorie content make it unsuitable for low-fat or calorie-restricted diets. Those monitoring cardiovascular health or managing conditions like pancreatitis should be cautious. To enjoy it healthily, use it sparingly as a flavoring agent rather than a main component, and pair it with large portions of fiber-rich vegetables or lean protein to balance the meal.
Key benefits
- Excellent source of dietary fat for energy and satiety.
- High in monounsaturated fats (like oleic acid), similar to olive oil.
- Contains fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin D and choline.
- A traditional, calorie-dense food for energy in many cuisines.
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 'added solution' in the product name often refers to a brine or water injection used in commercial processing to increase weight and moisture, which can affect the final texture when rendered.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 28.3 g |
| Energy | 585 kcal |
| Energy | 2449 kj |
| Protein | 10.1 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 60.4 g |
| Ash | 0.93 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.32 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 36.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.82 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 160 mg |
| Potassium, K | 214 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 125 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.04 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 15.1 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.25 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 mg |
| Niacin | 3.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.51 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.23 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 46.0 mg |
| Betaine | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.4 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.24 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 61.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.5 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 1.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 21.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.74 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 12.9 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 7.3 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 24.9 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 23.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 22.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 7.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 7.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.30 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.66 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.45 g |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.45 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.21 g |
| Cholesterol | 81.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.11 g |
| Threonine | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.49 g |
| Leucine | 0.86 g |
| Lysine | 0.93 g |
| Methionine | 0.28 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.42 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.38 g |
| Valine | 0.53 g |
| Arginine | 0.67 g |
| Histidine | 0.43 g |
| Alanine | 0.59 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.98 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.6 g |
| Glycine | 0.45 g |
| Proline | 0.41 g |
| Serine | 0.43 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.03 g |
FAQ
What does 'composite of separable fat' mean?
It refers to fat trimmed from various cuts of pork, combined together. It's not a single, whole piece of fat but a mix.
Is this the same as lard?
Very similar. Lard is rendered pork fat. This product is a pre-cooked composite fat, which can be rendered down to become lard or used as is.
Why is there 0g of carbs and sugar?
Pure animal fat contains no carbohydrates or sugars. The 'added solution' (like water or brine) also contributes negligible carbs.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 5.85 kcal/g · 7% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.58 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.