Don't eat fat roast pork, choose low-calorie Matsusaka pork

The Mid-Autumn Festival, when the whole family gathers to barbecue, is approaching. Although the price of pork, one of the essential ingredients, has skyrocketed, mothers still have to make a large purchase to make sure their families enjoy the meal. Nutritionists suggest that when shopping, don't forget to grab the "Matsusaka meat" which has a good taste and is relatively low in calories. Grilling it with high-fiber vegetables can reduce calorie intake, so you don't have to worry about getting as fat as a pig after eating it.

Matsusaka pork has moderate and even distribution of fat, is fat but not greasy, and is lean but not dry, making it the best part of pork for barbecue. (Picture/taken from the official website of "Good Food")

Pork calories comparison: pork belly and pork belly are the fattest

The average calories in different parts of pork vary depending on where the fat is distributed. According to the data from the "Food Nutrition Analysis Database" of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, for every 100 grams of pork, the average calorie content of lean meat from the hind leg is only 114 kcal, lean meat from the front leg is 115 kcal, pork tendon is 127 kcal, pork cheek (commonly known as Matsusaka meat or marinated neck meat) is 140 kcal, tenderloin is 187 kcal, pork belly is 341 kcal, and pork belly is 393 kcal.

Hong Ruopu, a nutritionist at the Department of Nutrition at the Zhongxiao branch of Taipei Municipal United Hospital, said that pork parts with a higher proportion of lean meat, although lower in fat, have a more astringent and fibrous texture; on the other hand, pork belly or pork belly, although smooth in texture, has the disadvantage of being high in fat and easily making you fat. Considering the taste and calories, it is recommended to give priority to Matsusaka meat when roasting pork. It has moderate and even fat distribution, is fat but not greasy, lean but not dry, has a smooth and chewy texture and is difficult to be replaced by other parts of pork. This can satisfy your appetite without worrying about having a greasy mouth.

Matsusaka pork is tender and juicy, and it is best eaten simply

Generally speaking, good quality meat does not require too much flavoring, especially Matsusaka pork which is rich in fat and easy to cook without adding additional oil. After it is roasted, just add a little salt or soy sauce to enhance the flavor, and you can taste the sweetness and tenderness of the pork itself, which makes people drool at the thought of it.

The average calories in different parts of pork vary depending on where the fat is distributed.

Nutritionist Hong Ruopu said that modern people pay attention to health, and barbecue does not necessarily have to be grilled with charcoal and silently endure the stimulation of smoke. If you want to taste the flavor of charcoal grilling, you can also make good use of pan frying or oven baking. For example, when making "Garlic Black Pepper Matsusaka Pork", you can first cut the Matsusaka pork into thin slices, marinate it with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, a little soy sauce, sugar and olive oil for 30 minutes, put it into a hot pan and then turn to a frying pan on low heat, and fry it in a dry pan until golden brown, or marinate it and bake it in the oven until golden brown and cooked through.

Eat a balanced diet! Matsusaka pork and vegetables are more resistant to obesity

Although Matsusaka pork is low in fat and delicious, it is more important for people who want to lose weight or are afraid of getting fat not to eat too much. No matter how low the calorie food is, if you consume it in excess, you will still gain weight. In particular, 100 grams of Matsusaka pork contains 140 calories, which is equivalent to the calories of half a bowl of rice. If you eat more and more without realizing it, it will be even more difficult to get rid of the nightmare of obesity.

Nutritionist Hong Ruopu said that if one meal is calculated as 800 calories, the recommended calorie intake from eggs, meat, fish and meat is 225 calories. Based on the principle of a balanced and diversified diet, the intake of pork should be limited. If you want to effectively reduce your meat intake, it is recommended to pair it with low-calorie, high-fiber fruits and vegetables. For example, when grilling Matsusaka meat, first skewer the meat with colorful bell peppers, onions, king oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and other ingredients. Not only are the colors attractive, but they can also increase satiety and reduce "lust."