Puerto Rican-Style Roasted Pork Shoulder with Rice and Black Beans and Fried Sweet Plantains Recipe
Puerto Rican-Style Roasted Pork Shoulder with Rice and Black Beans and Fried Sweet Plantains has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 29g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 88 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to French 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 35, for Puerto Rican-Style Roasted Pork Shoulder with Rice and Black Beans and Fried Sweet Plantains, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 37% | |
| Calories from Fat | 51% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 12% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 47 IU | 0.9% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 139 mg | 13.9% | ||
| Iron | 7 mg | 38.9% | ||
| Potassium | 2000 mg | 57.1% | ||
| Sodium | 2000 mg | 83.3% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 29 g | 9.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
| Sugars | 14 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 88 g | 176% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 54 g | 83.1% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 12 g | 60% | ||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 963 Calories from Fat 490
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54 g 83.1%
Saturated Fat 12 g 60%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 287 mg 95.7%
Sodium 2000 mg 83.3%
Total Carbohydrates 29 g 9.7%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 14 g
Protein 88 g 176%
Vitamin A 0.9% Vitamin C
Calcium 13.9% Iron 38.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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