Blood Sugar Impact of Pork Carnitas
This food has a low impact on blood sugar and is likely to provide stable energy.
Key Nutrients
Per 84.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 4.0g |
| Sugars | 2.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g |
| Protein | 14.0g |
| Fat | 5.0g |
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 84.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 2.0g 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:
ORK, WATER, CARNITAS SEASONING [CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, ORANGE JUICE SOLIDS, SALT, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR SOLIDS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR], CANE SUGAR, SEA SALT, NATURAL COLA FLAVOR (CARAMEL COLOR, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ARABIC, SODIUM BENZOATE, NATURAL TOCOPHEROL, SULFITES).
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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
|
|
๐ญ
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
SYRUP*
|
|
โ
Ambiguous
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NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
๐จ
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
|
|
๐
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
โฌ
Filler
|
MALTODEXTRIN
GUM*
STARCH*
|
|
๐ก๏ธ
Flavor Additive
|
NATURAL FLAVOR*
|
|
๐
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
๐ฟ
Natural
|
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
๐งช
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
VINEGAR
BENZOATE*
|
|
๐ญ
Processed
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
๐ฅ
Refined Carb
|
MALTODEXTRIN
|
|
๐ง
Seasoning
|
SALT
SEA SALT
|
|
๐ฌ
Synthetic
|
BENZOATE*
|
|
โ๏ธ
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
|
Food Tags
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Data Details
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Pork Carnitas is a food product in the cooked & prepared category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 7.7.
Pork Carnitas has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 7.7. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Pork Carnitas contains 4.8g carbs, 2.4g sugars, 0.0g fiber, and 16.7g protein per 100g.
This food has a low blood sugar impact and is generally suitable for 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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