USDA Survey
Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706161, data refreshed August 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 317
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 21.0g
- Proteinhigh · 42% DV
- 0.3g
- Carbslow · 0% DV
- 25.0g
- Fathigh · 32% DV
Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style contains 317 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 21.0g of protein, 25.0g of fat, and 0.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed August 2026.
- More protein than 75% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style is a protein standout, richer in protein than 75% of USDA whole foods.
- 21.0g
- protein per 100g
- Top 25%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 317
- calories per 100g
- 0.0g
- sugar per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style contains 317 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 21.0g of protein, 25.0g of fat, and 0.3g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 0.1g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706161, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style reads as high protein, low carb, sugar free, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 3 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
At 0% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Note: at 1245mg per 100g (54% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style ranks on protein
Its 21.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
21 Top 25% higher than 75% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · August 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.32 G | 0% |
| Energy | 317 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.10 G | 0% |
| Protein | 21.0 G | 42% |
| Total Sugars | 0.02 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.0 G | 32% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 49.8 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 169 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 6.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 6.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.5 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.1 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 16 MG | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 3 MG | 16% |
| Potassium, K | 206 MG | 4% |
| Sodium, Na | 1245 MG | 54% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 3.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 159 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 14.4 UG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 4 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 144 MG | 48% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 9.0 G | 45% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 11.5 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.89 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 1.0 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 10.2 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.09 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.64 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.11 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.06 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.03 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.80 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 5.1 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.6 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 5.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style delivers 21.0g of protein per 100g, more than 75% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 317 calories per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb, sugar free patterns.
Nearby Foods
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Compare beyond this food group
Nationwide peers by calories & protein
Two USDA FDC-derived comparison paths for Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style: nearest calories and nearest protein among indexable foods outside this food group (sr_legacy / foundation, calories ≥50 kcal or protein ≥5 g per 100 g). Same-group calorie and protein swaps stay in the sections above.
Similar calories (other groups)
Nearest indexable foods by kcal/100 g. This record: 317 kcal.
- Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, rib, small end rib steak/roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw Δ 0 kcal 317 kcal17.1g protein
- Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised Δ 0 kcal 317 kcal25.3g protein
- Blueberries, dried, sweetened Δ 0 kcal 317 kcal2.5g protein
- Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, roasted Δ 0 kcal 317 kcal19.9g protein
Similar protein (other groups)
Nearest indexable foods by protein g/100 g. This record: 21.0g.
- Beef, chuck, under blade pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Δ 0.0 g protein 21.0g134 kcal
- Beef, New Zealand, imported, tenderloin, separable lean and fat, raw Δ 0.0 g protein 21.0g146 kcal
- Beef, chuck, mock tender steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Δ 0.0 g protein 21.1g122 kcal
- Cheese, American, nonfat or fat free Δ 0.0 g protein 21.1g126 kcal
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706161) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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