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Chorizo Light but Right - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo Light but Right Recipe

Chorizo Light but Right has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 0.6g 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 12.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chorizo Light but Right has been given a composite ranking of 25, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein39%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A614.5 IU12.3%Top 10%Very High
Retinol9.7 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D6.5 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.8 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate6.5 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium22.6 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.6 mg9%Top 30%High
Magnesium22.6 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus179 mg17.9%Top 30%High
Potassium282.3 mg8.1%Top 30%High
Sodium553.5 mg23.1%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium21 mcg30%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.97 g0.32%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.48 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine1.6 mg
Arginine1.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine1.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine1.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.5 g20.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.6%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water67.7 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130 Calories from Fat 75

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.4 g 12.9%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 49 mg 16.3%

Sodium 343.2 mg 14.3%

Total Carbohydrates 0.6 g 0.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 12.4 g 24.8%

Vitamin A 7.6% Vitamin C

Calcium 1.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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