Are carnitas keto?
Carnitas
Pork shoulder braised and crisped in its own fat has about 1 g net carbs per 4 ounces. Order a carnitas bowl with lettuce, salsa, guacamole and cheese instead of tortillas, rice and beans.
Nutrition per serving
4 oz · 113 g- Net carbs
- 0.9g
- Calories
- 340kcal
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 26g
- Total carbs
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 0.1 g
About 625 g of carnitas adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.5 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 301 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0.9 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Net carbs | 0.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 25 g | 22 g |
| Fat | 26 g | 23 g |
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How to eat carnitas on keto
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Three corn tortillas add about 28 g net carbs; lettuce leaves add almost none.
Low-carb recipes that replace carnitas
Frequently asked questions
Are carnitas keto?
Yes — carnitas are keto-friendly. Pork shoulder braised and crisped in its own fat has about 1 g net carbs per 4 ounces. Order a carnitas bowl with lettuce, salsa, guacamole and cheese instead of tortillas, rice and beans.
How many net carbs are in carnitas?
4 oz (113 g) of carnitas has about 0.9 g net carbs (1 g total carbs minus 0.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.8 g net carbs.
How much carnitas can I eat on keto?
About 625 g of carnitas adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.5 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.
