⏱ 530 min totalCarnitas
Per 1 serving · 154 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g29% of calories
- Carbs2.6g4% of calories
- Fat21g67% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Carnitas (154 g) has 281 calories, with 20 g of protein, 2.6 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (67% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), thiamine (73% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 35% and 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein40%
- Thiamine73%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Niacin28%
- Vitamin B633%
- Vitamin B1235%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D13%
- Pantothenic acid17%
- Choline13%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat35%
- Cholesterol27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¹⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth
½ clove Garlic
³⁄₁₆ medium Onion
³⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
4 oz Pork shoulder
Directions
- 1
Sprinkle roast with salt, pepper, and cumin, and place in a 3-quart Crock-Pot. Surround with onions and garlic and pour chicken stock over all. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours until pork is very tender.
- 2
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Remove pork from Crock-Pot and place in large baking pan. Using 2 forks, shred meat. Take 1 cup of pan juices from the Crock-Pot and mix into pork.
- 3
Bake at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes or until pork is crisp on top. Stir pork mixture thoroughly and bake for 15-20 minutes longer or until pork is again crisp on top. Serve with crisp tacos, flour or corn tortillas, and lots of salsa.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (154 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 73% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 17% |
| Choline | 71 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 30 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 389 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 217 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 29 μg | 53% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 2 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 281 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 53minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Carnitas?
One serving of Carnitas (1 serving) has 281 calories, which works out to 182 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Carnitas high in protein?
It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 29% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Carnitas keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.
How much sodium is in Carnitas?
344 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Carnitas?
0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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