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Lard

Lard is rendered pork fat used in many traditional cuisines for frying, roasting and baking; it’s prized for a neutral flavor and a high smoke point that makes it useful in both savory dishes and pastries. Nutrition-wise it is almost entirely fat — about 100g per 100g — and supplies a mix of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids along with small amounts of vitamin E and long-chain fatty acids. Because it is an energy-dense pure fat and contains little or no protein or fiber, it’s typically used sparingly; choose it when its particular texture or flavor is important, and consider plant oils when aiming to increase unsaturated fats in the diet.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~1.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D-

Use selectively

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

902 kcal

45% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

100 g

39g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D- · 3.7 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Lard healthy?

Lard is rated D- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Lard?

Lard is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Lard lactose free?

Yes, Lard is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Lard?

100g of Lard contains 902 kcal, 0g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 100g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Lard gluten free?

Yes, Lard is gluten free.

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