⏱ 130 min totalItalian Pulled Pork Ragu
Per 1 serving · 251 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein27g32% of calories
- Carbs47g56% of calories
- Fat4.9g13% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Italian Pulled Pork Ragu (251 g) has 328 calories, with 27 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 4.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (56% of calories). It is high in protein (54% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin C (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein54%
- Dietary fiber32%
- Vitamin C26%
- Thiamine130%
- Riboflavin (B2)31%
- Niacin58%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K11%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Vitamin B1219%
- Choline13%
- Potassium14%
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20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
3 oz Pork tenderloin- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
³⁄₁₆ tsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic
⅓ cup Tomatoes
³⁄₁₆ cup, halves Sweet red peppers
⅓ tsp Thyme
⅓ leaf Bay leaf
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Parsley
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
Directions
- 1
Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and garlic, and sauté until golden brown, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the garlic with a slotted spoon.
- 3
Add the pork to the pot and brown it for about 2 minutes on each side. Return the garlic to the pot along with the remaining ingredients, reserving half of the parsley.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low until the pork is tender and shreds easily, about 2 hours.
- 5
While the sauce is finishing, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- 6
Remove the bay leaves and shred the pork with two forks.
- 7
Serve pork ragu over pasta, garnished with remaining parsley.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (251 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 26 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 13 μg | 11% |
| Thiamine | 2 mg | 130% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 9 mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 73% |
| Folate (B9) | 44 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 74 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 72 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 661 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 116 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 377 mg | 54% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 68 μg | 124% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 236 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,030 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 328 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 62minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 39minCycling (moderate)
- 27minRunning (6 mph)
- 46minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Italian Pulled Pork Ragu?
One serving of Italian Pulled Pork Ragu (1 serving) has 328 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Italian Pulled Pork Ragu high in protein?
Yes. It has 27 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (8.2 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Italian Pulled Pork Ragu keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 38 g of net carbs and 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Italian Pulled Pork Ragu?
849 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Italian Pulled Pork Ragu?
2.1 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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