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Pork Skin

Pork Skin is the raw skin of pig commonly used in cuisines worldwide to make cracklings, chicharrón or added for extra crispiness and texture in dishes. It is rich in protein, providing about 27g of protein per 100g, and contains a lot of connective tissue (collagen) that can gelatinize during slow cooking. Nutrition-wise, it is also high in fat — including saturated fat — and contains little to no fiber or carbohydrate, so it delivers concentrated energy and satiety. While it can add appealing texture and flavor, it provides relatively few vitamins or fiber compared with plant-based foods; it does supply some minerals and fatty acids typical of pork.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Unprocessed · ~0.60€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C

Fair

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Pork Skin, Raw.

Calories

306 kcal

15% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

27 g

54% RDI

Fat

22 g

8.5g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

3% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C · 5.8 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Pork Skin healthy?

Pork Skin is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Pork Skin?

Pork Skin is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.

Q.05Is Pork Skin lactose free?

Yes, Pork Skin is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Pork Skin?

100g of Pork Skin contains 306 kcal, 27g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 22g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Pork Skin gluten free?

Yes, Pork Skin is gluten free.

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