Pork Shoulder For Carnitas
Pork Shoulder For Carnitas by Tyson provides 116 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 15.1 g of protein. That is 21% less 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 | 116 kcal | 130 kcal | 205 −43% | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 5.4 g | 7% | 12.9 −63% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 1.8 g | 9% | 4.8 −67% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.2 g | 3.6 g | 1% | 3.6 −11% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 0.9 g | 1 −21% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.1 −100% |
| Protein | 15.1 g | 16.9 g | 34% | 18.4 −18% |
| 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 3357 Meats 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 meats
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
PORK SHOULDER, WATER, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, GARLIC POWDER, PORK FAT, ONION POWDER, PORK STOCK, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, SUGAR, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORS, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISOD
Product details
- Quantity
- 112 g
- Serving size
- 4 onz (112 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0027182125345
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pork Shoulder For Carnitas?
Pork Shoulder For Carnitas contains 116 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (4 onz (112 g)).
How much sugar is in Pork Shoulder For Carnitas?
Pork Shoulder For Carnitas has 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pork Shoulder For Carnitas 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.
Is Pork Shoulder For Carnitas vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
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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