Chorizo Enchiladas With Guajillo Sauce has a very high-calorie, high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 52.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 44.5 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.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 32, for Chorizo Enchiladas With Guajillo Sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 60% | |
Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 176.9 IU | 3.5% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 5.1 mg | 8.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 11.1 IU | 2.8% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.28 mg | 19% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.3 mg | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 14.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 9.7 mcg | 2.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.28 mcg | 4.7% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 67.5 mg | 6.8% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.85 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 26.8 mg | 6.7% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 139.9 mg | 14% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 271.5 mg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 886.4 mg | 36.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 6.8 mcg | 9.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 12.7 g | 25.4% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18.7 g | 28.8% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 33.3% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 979 Calories from Fat 592
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65.8 g 101.2%
Saturated Fat 23.4 g 117%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 134.7 mg 44.9%
Sodium 3111.4 mg 129.6%
Total Carbohydrates 52.6 g 17.5%
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g26.4%
Sugars 6.9 g
Protein 44.5 g 89%
Vitamin A 12.4% Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 23.7% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 54
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 10.1 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 22
Protein 0.99 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 0.33 g
Per 100g | Calories 25
Protein 0 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 53
Protein 0 g | Carbs 10.6 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 142
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 25.2 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 167
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 21.1 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 125
Protein 12 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 6.1 g