Carnitas verde
Carnitas verde provides 129 kcal per 100 g, with 1.4 g of sugars and 20.7 g of protein. That is 53% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 onz (140 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | 181 kcal | 178 −28% | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6 g | 8% | 7.9 −46% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.8 −49% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g | 2 g | 1% | 17.8 −92% |
| Total sugars | 1.4 g | 2 g | 3.1 −53% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2 −100% |
| Protein | 20.7 g | 29 g | 58% | 8.7 +137% |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 2 g | 1.2 +21% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5053 Meals products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Flame-seared pork, (marinated up to 10% with water, salt, orange juice concentrate, sodium phosphates, rubbed with flavoring, caramel color, paprika [for color]), tomatillos (contains citric acid), vinegar, contains 2% or less of jalapeno pepper puree (jalapeno pepper, water, citric acid), onions, cilantro, garlic (contains citric acid), salt, sugar.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 5 onz (140 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0037600317917
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carnitas verde?
Carnitas verde contains 129 kcal per 100 g and about 181 kcal per serving (5 onz (140 g)).
How much sugar is in Carnitas verde?
Carnitas verde has 1.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Carnitas verde healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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