My Recipes Pulled-pork Tacos Recipe

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for My Recipes Pulled-pork Tacos Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 40%. At 917mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

My Recipes Pulled-pork Tacos Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 395 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 523
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 104mg
Sodium: 917mg
Total Carbohydrates: 43g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 32g
Calcium: 171mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 989mg Vitamin A: 119mcg
Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups store-bought salsa, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 2 1/2-pound boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
  • 18 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

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