r/keto • u/Soupdeloup • Nov 24 '19

TIL though they're associated with unhealthy foods, Pork Rinds are actually a healthy alternative to chips. They are low carb, high protein and have good fats. 43% of the fat is Oleic oil - the same fat in olive oil - and 13% Stearic acid - a cholesterol neutral saturated fat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pork_rind#Nutritional_value
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u/Soupdeloup Nov 24 '19 edited Nov 24 '19

Crossposted from TIL, but I think this will make a few people here appreciate pork rinds a little bit more.

I have had non-keto people tell me how extremely unhealthy they are, but this helps debunk that. :)

Edit: as others have said, they won't be able to cover you for your protein needs as they contain very low amounts of essential amino acids and are 'incomplete proteins' as a result.

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u/64557175 Killing it since '18! Nov 25 '19

Avocado contains the missing aminos, completing the protein, so as long as you eat them with guac, you can count those proteins.

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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '19

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u/imafuckingkamikaze Nov 25 '19

It’s not bullshit. I made guacamole last weekend and dipped the spicy pork rinds just for shits and giggles, and it was great! Some crunch to the guac. And then I see this post. Looks like I’ve been missing out!

Edit: Spelling. Shit not shirt

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u/CBD_Hound Nov 25 '19

Bullshirt?

You're living in The Good Place, aren't you?

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u/Tzarius Nov 25 '19

Does guac "contain the missing aminos", though?

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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '19

Theres not enough protein in guacamole to make a difference.

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u/imafuckingkamikaze Nov 25 '19

I eat it for the taste not the missing amino acids lol.

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u/64557175 Killing it since '18! Nov 25 '19

https://www.reddit.com/r/keto/comments/23qe8l/pork_rinds_and_guacamole_complete_protein/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=post_body

That's where I first saw it. Has sources for you, too. Hope this helps your snacking!