Slow cooked pulled pork vs 12 Pigs in Blankets
Overall, Slow cooked pulled pork has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Slow cooked pulled pork | 12 Pigs in Blankets |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 155 kcal | 313 kcal |
| Fat | 9.8 g | 22.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 16.9 g |
| Additives | 6 | 8 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Pork, Sesame seeds | Pork |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Slow cooked pulled pork has 50% fewer calories (155 kcal vs 313 kcal).
- Slow cooked pulled pork has 56% less fat (9.8 g vs 22.5 g).
- Slow cooked pulled pork has 50% less saturated fat (4.1 g vs 8.1 g).
- 12 Pigs in Blankets has 76% less sugar (0.3 g vs 1.3 g).
- Slow cooked pulled pork has 57% less salt (1 g vs 2.3 g).
- Slow cooked pulled pork has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Slow cooked pulled pork lists: Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Slow cooked pulled pork
Pork 84%, water, salt, vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, palm oil), sugar beet extract, apple extract, spices (contains hydrolyzed vegetable (rapeseed, corn) proteins), sucrose, honey, dextrose, spice extracts, smoke flavourings, stabilizers E450, E451, thickeners E412, E407a, E415, yeast extract, flavourings, antioxidant E301. May contain traces of CELERY, MILK (including LACTOSE), CEREALS containing GLUTEN (from WHEAT), MUSTARD, SESAME seeds, SOY
12 Pigs in Blankets
Pork Cocktail Sausage (64%) [Pork, Water, Rice Flour, Pork Rind. Pork Fat. Salt, Stabiliser (Disodium Diphosphate), Dextrose, Bamboo Fibre. White Pepper, Ginger, Nutmeg, Mace, Yeast Extract, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite), Caramelised Sugar Syrup. Flavouring, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Paprika Extract], Smoked Streaky Bacon (34%) [Pork. Water, Salt, Preservatives (Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)]. Sausage filled into non-UK beef casings. Made using British and EU pork.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Slow cooked pulled pork or 12 Pigs in Blankets?
Overall, Slow cooked pulled pork has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Slow cooked pulled pork has fewer calories: 155 kcal versus 313 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
12 Pigs in Blankets has less sugar: 0.3 g versus 1.3 g per 100 g.