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Carnitas Tacos at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
50
low
Glycemic load / serving
15
medium
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Mexican cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 2 tacos.

Carnitas Tacos nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories400 kcal
Protein18 g
Carbohydrate36 g
Fiber6 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat22 g
Saturated fat8 g
Sodium800 mg

Typical ingredients: corn tortillas, pulled pork (carnitas), onion, cilantro, lime, salsa, avocado

Similar Mexican dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Beef Enchilada14350
Beef Tacos14400
Chalupa14250
Cheese Quesadilla14350
Chiles En Nogada13450

Common questions about carnitas tacos

How many calories are in carnitas tacos?

NutriOptio estimates 400 calories in one serving (2 tacos) of a typical carnitas tacos recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is carnitas tacos good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 15, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of carnitas tacos?

NutriOptio grades a typical carnitas tacos B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical carnitas tacos 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.