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Pork fat was 8th on the list<\/p>\nIt scored 73 out of 100 in a global nutrition ranking, placing eighth among the world’s 100 healthiest foods – higher than peas, tomatoes, oranges and sweet potatoPork fat was 8th on the list<\/p>\n
We’re all aware that fruit and vegetables are championed for their nutritional benefits, but there’s one animal product that’s been hailed as healthier than many green foods.<\/p>\n
In a ranking of the world’s 100 healthiest foods, pork fat clinched the eighth spot for its nutritional value. With a nutritional score of 73 out of 100, pork fat, better known as lard, outperformed 92 other foods, including peas, red cabbage, tomatoes, mackerel, lettuce, oranges and sweet potato.<\/p>\n
According to BBC Future<\/a>, pork fat is a rich source of B vitamins and minerals. It’s also more unsaturated and healthier than lamb or beef fat.<\/p>\n Lard contains monounsaturated fats like oleic acid – also found in olive oil – which are beneficial for heart health. It also has some saturated fats, which are fine in moderate amounts.<\/p>\n However, it’s important to consider how the pigs were raised to fully benefit from the nutritional advantages. Lard provides fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin D, especially if the pigs were raised outdoors, reports Surrey Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n Moreover, pasture-raised pork fat tends to be healthier due to superior nutrient content.<\/p>\n So, don’t always feel guilty when indulging in pork fat or lard. However, as with everything, moderation is key.<\/p>\n Interestingly, no other animal fat or meat made the list.<\/p>\n Instead, quite a few fish made the cut with Ocean Perch being the top healthiest fish to eat. It came in at number three on a list of the most nutritious foods you can eat, scoring 89 out of 100.<\/p>\n![\"Traditional](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Traditional-Full-English-Breakfast.jpg\")
New research suggested ditching red meat in favour of oily fishes, such as kippers and herring, could be the key to preventing cancer in the future(Image: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/p>\n