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Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork
Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork by HERDEZ provides 154 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 16.9 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meats category and comes in a 15 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 0.5 cup (65 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 154 kcal | 100 kcal | 205 −25% | |
| Total fat | 9.2 g | 6 g | 8% | 12.9 −28% |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 4.8 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.6 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Protein | 16.9 g | 11 g | 22% | 18.4 −8% |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1 g | 1.5 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3357 Meats products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
WATER, SALT, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, RUBBED WITH FLAVORING, CARAMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA (FOR COLOR)
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 15 oz
- Serving size
- 0.5 cup (65 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenNo artificial flavorsNo preservatives
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0072878290791
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork?
Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork contains 154 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (0.5 cup (65 g)).
How much sugar is in Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork?
Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 May 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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