Barbacoa
Barbacoa by Hormel Foods Corporation provides 145 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g of sugars and 16.7 g of protein. That is 57% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meats category and comes in a 112 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4 onz (112 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal | 162 kcal | 205 −29% | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 8.9 g | 11% | 12.9 −38% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 3.6 g | 18% | 4.8 −34% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.6 g | 1.8 g | 1% | 3.6 −56% |
| Total sugars | 1.6 g | 1.8 g | 1 +57% | |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 18.7 g | 37% | 18.4 −9% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 1.5 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3356 Meats products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
WATER, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, SPICES, POTASSIUM LACTATE, CHIPOTTLE CHILI PEPPER POWDER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, FLAVORING, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, OLIVE OIL, XANTHAN GUM.
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 112 g
- Serving size
- 4 onz (112 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0037600233590
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Barbacoa?
Barbacoa contains 145 kcal per 100 g and about 162 kcal per serving (4 onz (112 g)).
How much sugar is in Barbacoa?
Barbacoa has 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Barbacoa healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 23, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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