Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas
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Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas contains 143 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 oz (56 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 50% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 167 kcal per 100 g across 305 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 714 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.19 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.002 mg | 0.2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.006 mg | 0.5% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.052 mg | 0.3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.014 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.011 mg | 0.7% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0.4 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium L | 1.9 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus L | 1.7 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium L | 339 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 0.033 mg | 0.3% |
| Copper L | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Manganese L | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium L | 0.52 µg | 0.9% |
| Iodine L | 9.4 µg | 6% |
% 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 50%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein17.9 gabove the median for other foods (median 17.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 1.4 g)
- Fat8 gabove the median for other foods (median 7.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gabove the median for other foods (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium714 mgin the top quarter of other foods (median 560 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water97.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0.044 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (2)
| Beta-carotene L | 0.54 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
Other components (2)
| Water L | 97.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
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 | 154 kcal | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 16.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 9.2 g | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 692 mg | 714 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- HERDEZ
- Barcode
- 0072878290791
- Label serving
- 2 oz
- Category
- Cooked & Prepared
Ingredients
WATER, SALT, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas?
100 g of Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas has 143 kcal. 2 oz (56 g): about 80 kcal. Serving, 0.5 cup, 65 g (65 g): about 93 kcal.
Is Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas high in protein?
Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in 2 oz (56 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is above the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas?
Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas?
Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas contains 8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Carnitas Slow Cooked Pork, Carnitas?
100 g contains 714 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 28, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0072878290791. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 19, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2552945. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 28, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "CARNITAS SLOW COOKED PORK, CARNITAS". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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