pork is a rich source of many vitamins and minerals, including:
- thiamine. unlike other types of red meat, such as beef and lamb, pork is particularly rich in thiamine -- one of the b vitamins that plays an essential role in various bodily functions ( 4 ).
- selenium. ...
- zinc. ...
- vitamin b12. ...
- vitamin b6. ...
- niacin. ...
- phosphorus. ...
- iron.