{"id":303724,"date":"2026-01-26T01:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T01:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/303724\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T01:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T01:24:21","slug":"worlds-healthiest-meat-is-better-than-oranges-and-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/303724\/","title":{"rendered":"World’s ‘healthiest meat’ is better than oranges and tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

This meat has been ranked eighth in a list of the world’s 100 healthiest foods, with a nutritional score of 73 out of 100 – outperforming peas, tomatoes, oranges and sweet potato.<\/p>\n

12:08, 20 Jan 2026Updated 12:09, 20 Jan 2026<\/p>\n

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This meat is strangely healthy(Image: luoman via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

We all know that fruit and vegetables are lauded for their health benefits, but there’s one animal product that’s been praised as healthier than many green foods<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In a ranking of the world’s 100 healthiest foods, pork fat secured the eighth spot for its nutritional value.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> Future, pork fat is a rich source of B vitamins<\/a> and minerals. It’s also more unsaturated and healthier than lamb or beef fat.<\/p>\n

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Pork fat was 8th on the list(Image: )<\/p>\n

Lard contains monounsaturated fats like oleic acid – also found in olive oil<\/a> – 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.<\/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

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Pork fat is surprisingly healthy(Image: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/p>\n

According to Facts.net, 100g of this fish contains a mere 79 calories but packs in around 20 grams of protein. Also known as rockfish, this deep-water dweller is low in saturated fats.<\/p>\n

But the perks don’t end there. The fish is also renowned for:<\/p>\n