Blood Sugar Impact of Carnitas Bake
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 269.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 44.0g |
| Sugars | 8.0g |
| Fiber | 7.0g |
| Protein | 20.0g |
| Fat | 16.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 269.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 29.0g 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:
CORN TORTILLA (WATER, WHITE CORN MASA FLOUR, TRACE OF LIME), COOKED PORK (PORK, PORK BROTH, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARAMEL COLOR, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE), ONION, WATER, ROASTED YELLOW CORN, ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER, ROASTED GREEN BELL PEPPER, BLACK BEANS (BLACK BEANS, WATER, SALT), ROASTED RED ONION, CREMA (CULTURED PASTEURIZED CREAM AND MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT, CARRAGEENAN, XANTHAN GUM), QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, SEA SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), CANOLA OIL, ACHIOTE PASTE (VINEGAR, ACHIOTE SEED, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC), ORANGE JUICE (ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, WATER), PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, GARLIC (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, GREEN SERRANO PEPPERS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient content per serving, shown as a percentage of recommended daily values.
Vitamins
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
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๐ญ
Added Sugar
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JUICE CONCENTRATE*
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๐
Animal Product
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
|
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๐จ
Artificial Coloring
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COLOR*
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๐
Emulsifier
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GUM*
|
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๐ซง
Fat
|
OIL*
|
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โฌ
Filler
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GUM*
STARCH*
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โ๏ธ
Functional Ingredient
|
WHEY
|
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๐ฟ
Natural
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CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
|
|
๐ช
Protein
|
CHEESE
CREAM
MILK
WHEY
|
|
๐งซ
Protein Isolate
|
WHEY
|
|
๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
FLOUR*
|
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๐ฆ
Refined Fat
|
OIL*
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Carnitas Bake is a food product in the frozen dinners & entrees category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 72.3.
Carnitas Bake has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 72.3. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Carnitas Bake contains 16.4g carbs, 3.0g sugars, 2.6g fiber, and 7.4g 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 Carnitas Bake into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
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