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Carnitas 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Carnitas 2 Recipe

Carnitas 2 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.3 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's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low 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 is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 64, for Carnitas 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein63%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs0%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A7.1 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol1.8 mcg
Vitamin C0.88 mg1.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D22.1 IU5.5%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.88 mg59%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.3 mg26.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.88 mg44.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate5.3 mcg1.3%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.88 mcg14.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.88 mg8.8%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium16.8 mg1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.88 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus211.5 mg21.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium390.3 mg11.2%Top 10%Very High
Sodium52.1 mg2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc1.8 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium36.3 mcg51.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.5 g43%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.9 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine1.8 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3.5 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.7 g8.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 57

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.4 g 9.8%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g 11%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 66.9 mg 22.3%

Sodium 58.9 mg 2.5%

Total Carbohydrates 0 g

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 24.3 g 48.6%

Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 1.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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