Pork (prepared)
Del Real Carnitas
40 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Certified organic
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 73
Del Real Carnitas scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 23.5 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Carnitas
Ingredients
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 7.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 235 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 23.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 235 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 23.5 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 30 z (85 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Pork, water, lard, seasoning, salt, maltodextrin, sodium acetate, sodium carbonate, sodium citrate, garlic powder , salt
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Del Real
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org