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Carnitas Tacos (pressure Cooker) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Carnitas Tacos (pressure Cooker) Recipe

Carnitas Tacos (pressure Cooker) has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin.

The food contains 9.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 64, for Carnitas Tacos (pressure Cooker), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A275 IU5.5%
Vitamin C10.8 mg18%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.78 mg2.6%
Thiamin0.32 mg21.4%
Riboflavin0.15 mg9.1%
Niacin2.6 mg13.1%
Vitamin B60.21 mg10.4%
Folate4.8 mcg1.2%
Vitamin B120.25 mcg4.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33 mg3.3%
Iron1.3 mg7.2%
Magnesium14.8 mg3.7%
Phosphorus105 mg10.5%
Potassium317.2 mg9.1%
Sodium216.1 mg9%
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%
Copper0.06 mg3.2%
Manganese0.05 mg2.4%
Selenium26 mcg37.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.6 g3.2%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars2.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.4 g34.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Monounsaturated Fat6.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40.2 mg 13.4%

Sodium 216.1 mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 9.6 g 3.2%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 17.4 g 34.8%

Vitamin A 5.5% Vitamin C 18%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 7.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1923755 Embed Table:

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