Blood Sugar Impact of Braised Pork Carnitas
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 140.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 19.0g |
| Sugars | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 13.0g |
| Fat | 14.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 140.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 13.0g 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:
FIESTA RICE (COOKED WHITE RICE, FIRE ROASTED SWEET CORN, COOKED BLACK BEANS, ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, SEASONING [SALT, WHEY POWDER, LIME JUICE POWDER {CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, LIME OIL}, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED CILANTRO, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR], SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTI-CAKING], SOYBEAN OIL). PORK CARNITAS (PORK, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CARRAGEENAN). SALSA VERDE (TOMATILLOS, GREEN CHILI PEPPER, ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER, GARLIC, BROWN SUGAR, ONION, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, CILANTRO, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, ONION POWDER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST AUTOLYZATE, DEXTRIN).
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
FIESTA RICE (COOKED WHITE RICE, FIRE ROASTED SWEET CORN, COOKED BLACK BEANS, ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, SEASONING [SALT, WHEY POWDER, LIME JUICE POWDER {CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LIME JUICE SOLIDS, LIME OIL}, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED CILANTRO, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR], SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTI-CAKING], SOYBEAN OIL). PORK CARNITAS (PORK, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CARRAGEENAN). SALSA VERDE (TOMATILLOS, GREEN CHILI PEPPER, ROASTED POBLANO PEPPER, GARLIC, BROWN SUGAR, ONION, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, CILANTRO, SOYBEAN OIL, SPICES, ONION POWDER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST AUTOLYZATE, DEXTRIN).
Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Braised Pork Carnitas is a food product in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 32.9.
Braised Pork Carnitas has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 32.9. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Braised Pork Carnitas contains 13.6g carbs, 2.9g sugars, 1.4g fiber, and 9.3g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Braised Pork Carnitas into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Braised Pork Carnitas compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the frozen appetizers & hors d'oeuvres category for alternatives.