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Mexican Style Pulled Pork - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Style Pulled Pork Recipe

Mexican Style Pulled Pork has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 9.4g 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. With 33.9 gms of protein, it is very 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very 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 52, for Mexican Style Pulled Pork, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein48%
 Calories from Fat39%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A360.7 IU7.2%Top 30%High
Retinol1 mcg
Vitamin C2.1 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D16.2 IU4.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.52 mg34.9%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.7 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.52 mg26.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate3.1 mcg0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.52 mcg8.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium21.5 mg2.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus159.7 mg16%Top 30%High
Potassium357.1 mg10.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium357.7 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium21.5 mcg30.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.9 g1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.79 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.7 g35.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.3 g9.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 Calories from Fat 109

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.1 g 18.6%

Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 91.9 mg 30.6%

Sodium 683.2 mg 28.5%

Total Carbohydrates 9.4 g 3.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 33.9 g 67.8%

Vitamin A 13.8% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 4.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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