Boerewors has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to African cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 8, for Boerewors, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 84% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Sodium | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13 g | 26% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 37 g | 56.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 37 g | 185% | Top 10% | Very High |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 396 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37 g 56.9%
Saturated Fat 37 g 185%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrates 3 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 13 g 26%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 37.5 g | Carbs 25 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 300
Protein 0.67 g | Carbs 6.7 g | Fat 33.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 464
Protein 39.3 g | Carbs 32.1 g | Fat 21.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 60
Protein 3 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 220
Protein 14 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 16 g
Per 100g | Calories 510
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 62.2 g | Fat 25 g
Per 100g | Calories 97
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 8.7 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 558
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 27.9 g | Fat 46.5 g