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Takeout-style carnitas burrito at home
A typical takeout carnitas burrito next to the home build, per person: protein, calories and cost. The takeout side is an estimate with its source below; the home side is computed from the recipe.
Carnitas burrito
At home: Pork Carnitas Burritos, one serving
| Per person | Your orderestimate | At homeper serving |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g | 55 g |
| Calories | 770 | 680 |
| Cost | what you paid | about $3.98 |
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Takeout side: USDA FNDDS survey data for carnitas burrito. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
At home: computed from USDA FoodData Central, per person. Home cost at US average prices (September 2026); your store will differ.
How the takeout side is estimated
Takeout restaurants don't publish one standard recipe, so we estimate a typical portion. Where the USDA's What We Eat in America survey database (FNDDS) has the dish, we use its per-100 g values and a stated portion. Where it doesn't, we write a restaurant-style recipe with its portion assumptions and compute it with the same engine as the home build. More on the method
Carnitas burrito
330 g · about 770 kcal · 34 g protein
USDA FNDDS 2021–2023, “Burrito, pork, with rice, cheese”, food code 58102420 (FDC ID 2708540).
FNDDS 2021-2023 "Burrito, pork, with rice, cheese" (58102420): 1 large = 330 g × 1; FNDDS pork burrito with rice and cheese, one large. Estimated for a typical restaurant portion. Restaurants vary.
The home build
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $3.98. Your store will differ.
Ingredients
Pork Carnitas Burritos · makes 4 burritos
- 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 oz reduced-fat cheddar, shredded (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
First steps
Pork Carnitas Burritos
Put the pork, orange and lime juice, water, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt in a heavy pan. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring now and then, until the liquid is gone.
Meanwhile, bring the rice and water to a boil, cover, turn the heat to low and cook 15 minutes.
3 more steps in the app, with cook mode and timers (Short Order Pro).
Questions
How much protein is in a takeout carnitas burrito?
About 34 g for a typical restaurant portion, estimated from USDA FNDDS “Burrito, pork, with rice, cheese”. Restaurants vary. The home build has about 55 g per serving.
How many calories are in a takeout carnitas burrito?
About 770 kcal for a typical restaurant portion (estimate). The home build (Pork Carnitas Burritos) is about 680 kcal per serving, about 90 kcal fewer.
What does a home carnitas burrito cost?
At US average grocery prices (September 2026) one serving costs about $3.98. We don't list restaurant prices; type what you paid above to compare.
Is this a restaurant's recipe?
No. It's a home dish in the same style, written for a home kitchen. We don't use any restaurant's recipe or nutrition numbers, and the order name is generic.
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