Pork, hand, shoulder joint, roasted, lean

This entry describes the lean meat from a roasted pork hand or shoulder joint. It mainly provides protein and fat, with no carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 31g of protein and 8.8g of fat, including 3g of saturated fat. It also provides B vitamins and minerals, including thiamin, zinc and selenium. The thiamin content is 0.99mg per 100g.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while thiamin helps the body release energy from food. Although these figures are for lean meat, it still contains saturated fat, which is worth noting for people monitoring their intake. Added salt, sauces or cooking fats can change the nutritional content of a meal. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.