Carnitas
Packaged product Meat
Carnitas contains 159 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 4 onz, 113 g (113 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 179 kcal per 100 g across 1,494 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 49 mg | 16% |
| Sodium L | 111 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.8 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0.88 g | |
| Protein L | 14.2 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A L | 26.4 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 3.2 mg | 4% |
| Calcium L | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 0.96 mg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 38%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 58%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.2 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 17.9 g)
- Sugars0.88 gabove the median for meat (median 0.5 g)
- Fat9.7 gbelow the median for meat (median 9.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.5 gabove the median for meat (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium111 mgbelow the median for meat (median 464 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 88 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 14.2 g | 14.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 9.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.88 g | 0.88 g |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 111 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0885023795177
- Label serving
- 4 ONZ (113 g)
- Category
- Meats
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pork, *coated with: tapatio hot sauce [water, red peppers, salt, spices, garlic, acetic acid, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate (added as a preservative)], water, roasted red bell pepper, onion, spices, granulated garlic, ginger and citric acid.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carnitas?
100 g of Carnitas has 159 kcal. Serving, 4 onz, 113 g (113 g): about 180 kcal.
Is Carnitas high in protein?
Carnitas contains 14.2 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in serving, 4 onz, 113 g (113 g). About 38% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Carnitas?
Carnitas has 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.88 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Carnitas?
Carnitas contains 9.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.5 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Carnitas?
100 g contains 111 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1913912. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 8, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0885023795177. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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