Is Ground Pork Considered Lean? A Guide to Leanness
                                
                                
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                                According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), many cuts of pork are now considered as lean or even leaner than some cuts of chicken, and this includes some varieties of ground pork. The critical factor for determining if ground pork is lean is the meat-to-fat ratio, which varies depending on the specific product you purchase.