Pork carnitas
Pork carnitas provides 143 kcal per 100 g, with 2.4 g of sugars and 16.7 g of protein. That is 22% 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. Contains: sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3 onz (84 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 120 kcal | 178 −20% | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 5 g | 6% | 7.9 −25% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 2 g | 10% | 2.8 −14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g | 4 g | 1% | 17.8 −73% |
| Total sugars | 2.4 g | 2 g | 3.1 −22% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2 −100% |
| Protein | 16.7 g | 14 g | 28% | 8.7 +91% |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.8 g | 1.2 −19% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5052 Meals 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 meals
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Ingredients
Ork, water, carnitas seasoning [corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, dehydrated garlic, orange juice solids, salt, spices, citric acid, vinegar solids, modified corn starch, malic acid, natural flavor], cane sugar, sea salt, natural cola flavor (caramel color, water, natural flavor, gum arabic, sodium benzoate, natural tocopherol, sulfites).
- Allergens
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 onz (84 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0079893003573
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pork carnitas?
Pork carnitas contains 143 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (3 onz (84 g)).
How much sugar is in Pork carnitas?
Pork carnitas has 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pork carnitas 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.
What allergens does Pork carnitas contain?
According to the label data it contains: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — always check the package label.
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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