Kroger — CARNITAS COOKING SAUCE, CARNITAS
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 34 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Potassium, K | 93 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 669 MG | 29% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 76 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of Sodium, Na (29% DV).
About CARNITAS COOKING SAUCE, CARNITAS
Private Selection Carnitas Cooking Sauce is a ready-to-use simmer sauce produced under The Kroger Co.'s Private Selection sub-brand, which represents the premium tier of Kroger's store-label offerings. Private Selection products are positioned to compete with specialty and artisan brands, often featuring more complex or regionally inspired flavor profiles. This carnitas sauce is designed to braise pork in the style of Mexican slow-cooked pulled pork.
The ingredient list opens with water and distilled vinegar, followed by onions, canola oil, and garlic, establishing an aromatic base. Adobo sauce — comprising chipotle peppers, tomato, vinegar, onions, canola oil, sugar, salt, spice, and garlic — provides the characteristic smoky heat of carnitas preparations. Orange juice concentrate and lime juice concentrate contribute citrus brightness, while brown sugar and sugar add sweetness that balances the acidity. Modified corn starch and xanthan gum thicken the sauce; potassium sorbate acts as a preservative. This product appears suitable for vegetarians, and no allergens beyond natural flavors are declared.
Per 100 grams, the sauce delivers 76 calories, 0.85 g protein, 10.17 g carbohydrates, and 3.39 g fat, with no significant fiber. The calorie density is moderate for a cooking sauce. It is typically used by pouring over pork shoulder or butt and slow-cooking for several hours, then shredding the meat and serving in tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
Ingredients
WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ONIONS, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ADOBO SAUCE (CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, TOMATO, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ONIONS, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, SALT, SPICE, GARLIC), SUGAR, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SPICE, SALT, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED ANCHO PEPPER, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SPICE EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in CARNITAS COOKING SAUCE, CARNITAS include Sodium, Na (29% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 76 calories per 100 grams, CARNITAS COOKING SAUCE, CARNITAS gets 4% of its calories from protein, 54% from carbohydrates, and 40% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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