Blood Sugar Impact of Pork Carnitas
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 255.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 48.0g |
| Sugars | 5.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 15.0g |
| Fat | 13.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 255.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 41.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
COOKED LONG GRAIN PARBOILED WHITE RICE, COOKED PORK (PORK, WATER, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, KOSHER SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES, GARLIC JUICE [GARLIC JUICE, SALT], CARAMEL COLOR, LIME JUICE [WATER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, LIME OIL]), WATER, TOMATOES, ONIONS, TOMATO PASTE, CHICKEN BASE (CHICKEN MEAT, NATURAL CHICKEN JUICES, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN [FROM CORN], CHICKEN FAT, SUGAR, DRIED WHEY, NATURAL FLAVORING, TURMERIC), SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC, SUGAR, CARNITA SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR SOLIDS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ANTI CAKING AGENTS (SILICON DIOXIDE, CALCIUM STEARATE) MALIC ACID, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, GREEN SERRANO PEPPERS, RENDERED BACON FAT (TBHQ & CITRIC ACID ADDED TO IMPROVE STABILITY), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ROASTED PORK BASE (ROASTED PORK MEAT INCLUDING NATURAL JUICE, YEAST EXTRACT, BACON FAT, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED POTATO), CILANTRO, COLA CONCENTRATE (PHOSPHORIC ACID, CAFFEINE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS).
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
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Minerals
Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
๐
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
|
๐ญ
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
JUICE CONCENTRATE*
SYRUP*
|
|
โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
๐จ
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
๐ซง
Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
โฌ
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
STARCH*
|
|
๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
|
๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
๐ฟ
Natural
|
SALT
|
|
๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
BENZOATE*
|
|
๐ญ
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
๐ช
Protein
|
WHEY
|
|
๐งซ
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
|
|
๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
BENZOATE*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
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Data Details
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Pork Carnitas is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 90.1.
Pork Carnitas has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 90.1. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Pork Carnitas contains 18.8g carbs, 2.0g sugars, 0.8g fiber, and 5.9g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Pork Carnitas into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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