Pork carnitas
Pork carnitas provides 77 kcal per 100 g, with 0.7 g of sugars and 10.6 g of protein. That is 77% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals category. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 3/4 cup (142 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | 109 kcal | 178 −57% | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3.5 g | 4% | 7.9 −69% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.8 −75% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.8 g | 4 g | 1% | 17.8 −84% |
| Total sugars | 0.7 g | 1 g | 3.1 −77% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 2 −65% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 15 g | 30% | 8.7 +21% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.4 g | 1.2 −13% |
*% 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 November 2023. 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
Cooked seasoned pork & binder product (pork, water, salt, black pepper, sugar, dehydrated vinegar**, granulated garlic, onion powder, potato starch, natural flavor**); salsa (tomatillos [tomatillos, citric acid], water, green chiles, roasted poblano pepper, onion, cilantro, kosher salt, modified food starch [corn], dehydrated vinegar**, cumin, granulated garlic, natural flavor**).
- Allergens
- Pork
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3/4 cup (142 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0085239018231
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pork carnitas?
Pork carnitas contains 77 kcal per 100 g and about 109 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (142 g)).
How much sugar is in Pork carnitas?
Pork carnitas has 0.7 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 C (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.
Is Pork carnitas vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pork carnitas contain?
According to the label data it contains: Pork. 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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