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Pork Shoulder

Pork Shoulder is a versatile cut of pork commonly used for slow-roasting, braising and barbecuing in cuisines from American barbecue to Spanish Galician lacón. It is prized for its marbling and rich flavor and appears in forms such as Boston Butt, pork butt and lacón. Nutritionally, Pork Shoulder is a concentrated source of animal protein, delivering about 17.7g of protein per 100g, and also supplies important B-vitamins (notably thiamine) and selenium. It contains little carbohydrate or fiber and has a moderate fat content; trimming visible fat or choosing leaner cuts will reduce saturated fat. As a food, it provides a high-quality amino acid profile, making it useful for meeting protein needs, while simple preparation choices (trimming, portion control, and cooking methods that drain fat) can help keep it aligned with a balanced diet.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.30€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

A-

Excellent

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

215 kcal

11% of Daily kcal · moderate-calorie

Protein

18 g

35% RDI

Fat

16 g

5.7g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

2% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

A- · 7.8 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Pork Shoulder healthy?

Yes, Pork Shoulder is very healthy with a Health Grade of A-. It is high in protein with 17.7g per 100g.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Pork Shoulder?

Pork Shoulder is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Pork Shoulder lactose free?

Yes, Pork Shoulder is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Pork Shoulder?

100g of Pork Shoulder contains 215 kcal, 17.7g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 15.9g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Pork Shoulder gluten free?

Yes, Pork Shoulder is gluten free.

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