Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 5% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Folate, total | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Choline, total | 6.5 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.1 UG | 4% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 1 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 9 MG | 1% | |
| Potassium, K | 15 MG | 0% | |
| Sodium, Na | 27 MG | 1% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Selenium, Se | 5.7 UG | 10% |
About Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked
Derived from the cured and smoked belly of a pig, this preparation is prized for its intense flavor and crispy texture. Essentially pure fat, it's a concentrated source of calories, primarily from saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. While it offers negligible protein and carbohydrates, it does provide a small amount of cholesterol and trace minerals depending on the curing process used. The smoking process can also introduce compounds, such as nitrates, that are worth noting in terms of their potential health implications when consumed frequently and in large quantities.
Given its high fat content and calorie density, moderation is key when incorporating this food into your diet. It can be used to add a savory depth to a variety of dishes. Crumbled and sprinkled over salads, used to flavor soups and stews, or wrapped around other proteins to enhance their taste, it adds a rich, smoky flavor. When cooking with it, consider using the rendered fat as a cooking oil to impart its flavor to other ingredients, but always be mindful of portion sizes to keep your overall fat intake in check.
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