Carne Adovada has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron and Vitamin A.
The food contains 8g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 48 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 47, for Carne Adovada, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 38% | |
Calories from Fat | 55% | |
Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | ||
Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | ||
Potassium | 1040 mg | 29.7% | ||
Sodium | 320 mg | 13.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | 2.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 48 g | 96% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 31 g | 47.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 280
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31 g 47.7%
Saturated Fat 9 g 45%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 140 mg 46.7%
Sodium 320 mg 13.3%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 48 g 96%
Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 10% Iron 25%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 370
Protein 11 g | Carbs 42 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 70
Protein 0 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 0 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 330
Protein 7 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 30 g
Per Serving | Calories 800
Protein 51 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 58 g
Per Serving | Calories 190
Protein 6 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 10 g
Per Serving | Calories 580
Protein 50 g | Carbs 57 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 9 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 8 g