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Del Real Carnitas

Carnitas

65Okay

Ingredients · 10

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Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving
Calories235.29 kcal200 kcal
Fat16.47 g14 g
Saturated fat7.06 g6 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
Sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Protein23.53 g20 g
Sodium0.39 g0.33 g
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Common questions

Is Del Real Carnitas healthy?

Del Real Carnitas scores 65/100 on Tallow — our okay band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. Per serving it carries 0g fiber, 20g protein and 0g sugar. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Del Real Carnitas?

Del Real Carnitas lists 10 ingredients, starting with Pork, Water, Lard, Seasoning and Salt. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

How many calories are in Del Real Carnitas?

200 kcal per serving, or 235 kcal per 100g. Calories are only part of the picture — Tallow scores Del Real Carnitas on what the ingredients are, not how many calories they carry.

Does Del Real Carnitas contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Del Real Carnitas’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".

How processed is Del Real Carnitas?

Del Real Carnitas is NOVA group 4: ultra-processed. That is the top of the scale and the classification the score penalises most heavily.

How does Del Real Carnitas compare to other prepared meals?

At 65/100 Del Real Carnitas lands mid-scale — below the typical score in prepared meals, but clear of the bottom band. A higher-scoring option in prepared meals is Birds Eye Zucchini Lentil Pasta with Marinara Sauce at 100/100.

Is Del Real Carnitas organic?

Del Real Carnitas is not certified organic in our data.

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