Calories in Medium Carnitas Slow-Braised Pork with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce, Roasted Poblanos & Onions Taco Skillet, Carnitas

📏 Serving Size: 0.5 PACKAGE (283.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 240.6
  • Total Fat 9.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol 50.9 mg
  • Sodium 840.5 mg
  • Potassium 690.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 23.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 7.9 g
  • Sugars 8.0 g
  • Protein 17.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 39.6 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.9 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 240.6 calories per serving (0.5 PACKAGE (283.0g)), Medium Carnitas Slow-Braised Pork with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce, Roasted Poblanos & Onions Taco Skillet, Carnitas is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 23.0g per serving (38.2% of calories), with a good 7.9g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 840.5mg of sodium (37% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ✅ High Fiber ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce (fire-Roasted Tomatillos, Water, Onions, Garlic, Corn Starch, Fire-Roasted Poblano Peppers, Salt, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Fire-Roasted Serrano Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Cilantro, Cane Sugar), Braised Pork (pork, Water, Contains Less than 2%: Brown Sugar, Sea Salt, Onion, Sunflower Lecithin, Garlic, Black Pepper, Rosemary, Rosemary Extract, Olive Oil, Celery Oil, Black Pepper Extract), Caramelized Onions, Fire-Roasted Poblano Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Cooked Black Beans (water, Black Beans).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Medium Carnitas Slow-Braised Pork with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce, Roasted Poblanos & Onions Taco Skillet, Carnitas contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories240.6 kcal12%
Total Fat9.0 g12%
Saturated Fat3.0 g15%
Cholesterol50.9 mg17%
Sodium840.5 mg37% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate23.0 g8%
Dietary Fiber7.9 g28% ✅
Protein17.0 g34% ✅
Calcium39.6 mg3%
Iron1.9 mg11%
Potassium690.5 mg15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Medium Carnitas Slow-Braised Pork with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce, Roasted Poblanos & Onions Taco Skillet, Carnitas accounts for 12% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 38.2% of the calories.

Fat 33.6%
Carbs 38.2%
Protein 28.2%
Fat 33.6% Carbs 38.2% Protein 28.2%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 240.6 calories in Medium Carnitas Slow-Braised Pork with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce, Roasted Poblanos & Onions Taco Skillet, Carnitas? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.2 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 41.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 26.3 min
HIIT 22.3 min
Downhill Skiing 29.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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