Pozole Rojo has an estimated glycemic index of 48 (range 42 to 54), which is low, and a glycemic load of 16 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) at 350 calories, with 20 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat.
Mexican cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 240 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: hominy (dried corn kernels), pork (shoulder or belly), chicken broth, garlic, onion, chili peppers (such as guajillo and ancho), cumin, oregano, salt, lime, radish, cabbage, avocado, and cilantro for garnish.
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Carnitas Tacos | 15 | 400 |
| Chicken Tamale | 15 | 250 |
| Hard Shell Tacos | 15 | 250 |
| Tamale | 15 | 200 |
| Tamales | 15 | 200 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) of a typical pozole rojo recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 16, 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.
NutriOptio grades a typical pozole rojo A 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 pozole rojo 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.
