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⏱ 250 min total

Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast

Per 1 serving · 239 g · 14 ingredients

Calories
482
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    34g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    6.7g
    6% of calories
  • Fat
    35g
    66% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast (239 g) has 482 calories, with 34 g of protein, 6.7 g of carbohydrates and 35 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in protein (68% DV), niacin (48% DV) and Vitamin B6 (64% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 42%, 64% and 52% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
202cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
7g
Net carbs
5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.8g
1.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein68%
  • Niacin48%
  • Vitamin B664%
  • Vitamin B12116%
  • Choline25%
  • Iron61%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E11%
  • Thiamine12%
  • Riboflavin (B2)18%
  • Pantothenic acid19%
  • Potassium14%
  • Magnesium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium42%
  • Saturated fat64%
  • Cholesterol52%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 240 min
  1. 1

    Season the roast generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat and brown the roast on all sides. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Deglaze the pan with salsa verde, diced green chilies, and canned tomatoes. Pour this mixture over the roast in the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Add all the spices to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (239 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A20 μg
2%
Vitamin C4 mg
5%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
11%
Vitamin K8 μg
7%
Thiamine0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
18%
Niacin8 mg
48%
Vitamin B61 mg
64%
Folate (B9)21 μg
5%
Vitamin B123 μg
116%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
19%
Choline139 mg
25%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium73 mg
7%
Iron5 mg
61%
Potassium651 mg
14%
Magnesium50 mg
12%
Phosphorus325 mg
46%
Zinc8 mg
73%
Copper0.2 mg
21%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium36 μg
65%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene20 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene162 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.3 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0.3 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats16 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 482 calories

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

  • 92min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 68min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast?

One serving of Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast (1 serving) has 482 calories, which works out to 202 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast high in protein?

It provides a solid 34 g of protein per serving (68% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% 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.

Is Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.

How much sodium is in Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast?

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

How much sugar is in Slow Cooker Cuban Pot Roast?

1.7 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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