Carne Asada is mostly protein and fat, so NutriOptio gives it a glycemic load of 0 per serving. NutriOptio estimates one serving (100 g) at 250 calories, with 25 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat.
Mexican cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Typical ingredients: beef flank steak, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cilantro
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Barbacoa | 0 | 250 |
| Guacamole | 0 | 160 |
| Mexican Chorizo | 0 | 320 |
| Ceviche | 1 | 200 |
| Pico De Gallo | 1 | 30 |
NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical carne asada recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
NutriOptio grades a typical carne asada D on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical carne asada in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.