Best Ever Slow Cooker Carnitas has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 17g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 46.6 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.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Best Ever Slow Cooker Carnitas has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 223.1 IU | 4.5% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 47.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.46 mg | 0.77% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin D | 34.7 IU | 8.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.46 mg | 30.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.23 mg | 13.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.5 mg | 12.7% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 11.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 3.9 mcg | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.46 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 15.3 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 0.69 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 12.7 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 113.2 mg | 11.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 222 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 173.8 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.93 mg | 6.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 17.1 mcg | 24.5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.12 g | 0.46% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 3.2 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10.8 g | 21.6% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.2 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.5 g | 22.3% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31.1% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 70.4 g | |||
Ash | 0.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 2.5 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 820 Calories from Fat 563
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62.6 g 96.3%
Saturated Fat 26.9 g 134.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 199.1 mg 66.4%
Sodium 751 mg 31.3%
Total Carbohydrates 17 g 5.7%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%
Sugars 13.9 g
Protein 46.6 g 93.2%
Vitamin A 19.3% Vitamin C 3.3%
Calcium 6.6% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 102
Protein 8 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 5.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 103
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 4.5 g | Fat 9.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 124
Protein 1.1 g | Carbs 23.6 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 186
Protein 14.4 g | Carbs 1.98 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 48.2 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 22.2 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 1.6 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 9.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 354
Protein 20.6 g | Carbs 34.5 g | Fat 14.3 g