Energy
middle half271 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 236 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 208–271 kcal
Based on 21 records reporting energy.
Meat & poultrymoderate variability
Pork, carnitas calories: 366 per 1 cup (135 g)
This exact USDA record reports 366 calories for 1 cup (135 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cup · 135 g
- Calories
- 366 kcal
- Protein
- 33.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0 g
- Total fat
- 24.7 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 594 mg
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Estimated for 1 cup · 135 g
366calories
Pork, carnitas
- Protein
- 33.2 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 24.7 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 366 calories for 1 cup at 135 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 271 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 33.2 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 594 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is pork, fresh, shoulder, (boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised, representing 98% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cup at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 54–366 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705864: “Pork, carnitas.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2705864, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 oz yields” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 20 g | 54 kcal | 4.9 g | 0 g | 88 mg |
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 101.3 g | 274 kcal | 24.9 g | 0 g | 446 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 366 kcal | 33.2 g | 0 g | 594 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Pork
The comparison set contains 21 exact records in the Pork USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2705864’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half24.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 26 g
- Middle 50%
- 24.6–26.7 g
Based on 21 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0 g
Based on 21 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half440 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 395 mg
- Middle 50%
- 353–448 mg
Based on 21 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705864’s 135 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron2 mg
≈ 13% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Potassium404 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat8.9 g
≈ 44% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium594 mg
≈ 26% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Pork, carnitas,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705863 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 oz yields to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 20 g and 135 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 54 kcal to 366 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705863
At an equal 100 g, this record has 2.9 g less total fat than “Pork, ground.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised supplies 98% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “carnitas” fits. Inspect FDC 2705863 when “ground” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Pork, carnitas
- Exact source wording
- “Pork, carnitas”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705864 · FNDDS 22002050
- Named qualifiers
- carnitas
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised · Vegetable oil, NFS
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Pork, ground
- Exact source wording
- “Pork, ground”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705863 · FNDDS 22002000
- Named qualifiers
- ground
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, pan-broiled
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “carnitas”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordPork, carnitas | 135 g366 kcal | 271 kcal | 24.6 g | 18.3 g | 0 g | 440 mg |
| Pork, ribs | 105 g267 kcal | 254 kcal | 16.2 g | 15.1 g | 0.3 g | 678 mg |
| Pork, ground | 85 g254 kcal | 299 kcal | 26.9 g | 21.2 g | 0 g | 395 mg |
| Pork, ears | 85 g201 kcal | 236 kcal | 26.2 g | 13.8 g | 0 g | 364 mg |
| Pork, bones | 45 g106 kcal | 236 kcal | 26.2 g | 13.8 g | 0 g | 364 mg |
| Pork, ham hocks | 85 g228 kcal | 268 kcal | 14.6 g | 22.8 g | 0 g | 1,040 mg |
| Pork, steak, coated | 120 g330 kcal | 275 kcal | 24.2 g | 15.8 g | 0.4 g | 352 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705864: its source amount is 135 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2705864, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 oz yields
54 kcal
20 g
1 cup
366 kcal
135 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705864, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
8.9 g≈ 45% Daily ValueCholesterol
129.6 mg≈ 43% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705864’s 135 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2705864 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 33.2 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2705864 at 135 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 594 mg sodium, about 26% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 135 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 kcal 271 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 33.2 g 24.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Total fat | 24.7 g 18.3 g | 32% 23% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 594 mg 440 mg | 26% 19% |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g 6.6 g | 44% 33% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.1 g 8.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g 2.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 129.6 mg 96 mg | 43% 32% |
| Potassium | 403.7 mg 299 mg | 9% 6% |
| Calcium | 35.1 mg 26 mg | 3% 2% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg 1.7 mg | 13% 10% |
| Magnesium | 31.1 mg 23 mg | 7% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 µg 1.2 µg | 8% 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2.7 µg 2 µg | 0% 0% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 72.8 g 53.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705864, approximate percentages divide the displayed 135 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2705864 to 3 source inputs totaling 101 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Pork, carnitas” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised, Vegetable oil, NFS, Salt, table. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
101 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braisedUSDA ingredient 10081 · encyclopedia page available | 99 GM | 99 g | 98% |
| 2 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 1 GM | 1 g | 1% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 1 GM | 1 g | 1% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705864, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Pork” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Pork, carnitas
- USDA category
- Pork
- FDC ID
- 2705864
- FNDDS code
- 22002050
Closest inspectable record
Pork, ground
- USDA category
- Pork
- FDC ID
- 2705863
- FNDDS code
- 22002000
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 271 kcal | 299 kcal | −28 kcal |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 26.9 g | −2.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 18.3 g | 21.2 g | −2.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 395 mg | +45 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 28 less calories and 2.9 g less total fat than “Pork, ground.”
Only this record lists Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised; Vegetable oil, NFS. Only the comparison record lists Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, pan-broiled. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
2 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Pork, fresh, shoulder, (Boston butt), blade (steaks), separable lean and fat, cooked, braised; Vegetable oil, NFS.
Listed only in the comparison: Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, pan-broiled.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 135 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (135 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 patty (85 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705864 with FDC 2705863 at equal mass; use their 135 g and 85 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705864 versus FDC 2705863 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full pork source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Pork, carnitas” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2705864 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, cut and fat trim, cooking method, breading, marinade, or sauce.
For “Pork, carnitas,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
cut and fat trim
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
breading, marinade, or sauce
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705864 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 271 kcal per 100 g becomes 366 kcal at 135 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cup has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705864
FNDDS food code: 22002050
The scaling for FDC 2705864 can be exact while the match to “Pork, carnitas” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 135 g weight, 3-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.