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Slow Cooker Carnitas⏱ 610 min total
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Slow Cooker Carnitas

Per 1 serving · 231 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
434
22%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    32g
    30% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.8g
    1% of calories
  • Fat
    33g
    69% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Slow Cooker Carnitas (231 g) has 434 calories, with 32 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (69% of calories). It is high in protein (63% DV), Vitamin D (21% DV) and thiamine (116% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23%, 57% and 43% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
188cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7.3g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.2g
0.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein63%
  • Vitamin D21%
  • Thiamine116%
  • Riboflavin (B2)41%
  • Niacin44%
  • Vitamin B648%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Potassium12%
  • Copper18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium23%
  • Saturated fat57%
  • Cholesterol43%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 600 min
  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, ground coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Pat the pork shoulder dry, then rub the spice mixture all over, pressing to adhere.

  3. 3

    Place the bay leaves in the bottom of a slow cooker and set the pork on top. Leave bay leaves whole so they can be removed later.

  4. 4

    Pour the chicken broth around the pork (not directly on top) to avoid rinsing off the rub.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, turning the pork once about halfway through if convenient.

  6. 6

    Transfer the pork to a tray; discard bay leaves. Shred the meat with two forks and moisten with some of the cooking juices to taste.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (231 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A5 μg
1%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D3 μg
21%
Vitamin E0.4 mg
3%
Vitamin K0.5 μg
0%
Thiamine1 mg
116%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
41%
Niacin7 mg
44%
Vitamin B61 mg
48%
Folate (B9)9 μg
2%
Vitamin B121 μg
56%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
26%
Choline111 mg
20%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium35 mg
4%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium570 mg
12%
Magnesium35 mg
8%
Phosphorus336 mg
48%
Zinc5 mg
45%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium47 μg
85%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0.3 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene17 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats15 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol4 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D33 μg—

Burning 434 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 82min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 52min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 36min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 61min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Carnitas?

One serving of Slow Cooker Carnitas (1 serving) has 434 calories, which works out to 188 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Slow Cooker Carnitas high in protein?

Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 30% of its calories come from protein (7.3 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Slow Cooker Carnitas keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.

How much sodium is in Slow Cooker Carnitas?

529 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Slow Cooker Carnitas?

0.2 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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