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Pressure Cooker Carnitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pressure Cooker Carnitas Recipe

Pressure Cooker Carnitas has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 2.8g 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 15.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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. 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 belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for Pressure Cooker Carnitas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C13.8 mg23%
Thiamin0.68 mg45%
Niacin9.4 mg47%
Vitamin B60.4 mg20%
Folate20 mcg5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium30 mg3%
Iron2 mg11%
Magnesium28 mg7%
Potassium275 mg7.9%
Sodium131 mg5.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.8 g0.9%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.5 g31%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.6 g13.2%
Saturated Fat2 g10%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 78

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.6 g 13.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 43 mg 14.3%

Sodium 131 mg 5.5%

Total Carbohydrates 2.8 g 0.9%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 15.5 g 31%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 23%

Calcium 3% Iron 11%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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