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Chorizo Nachos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo Nachos Recipe

Chorizo Nachos has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 38.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 21.4 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chorizo Nachos has been given a composite ranking of 22, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A254.1 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Retinol63.1 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D22.1 IU5.5%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.6 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate14.8 mcg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.82 mcg13.7%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.82 mg8.2%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium321.3 mg32.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.6 mg9.1%Top 30%High
Magnesium75.4 mg18.9%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus268 mg26.8%Top 10%Very High
Potassium216.4 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Sodium676.9 mg28.2%Top 10%Very High
Zinc3.3 mg21.9%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13.1 mcg18.7%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.2 g10.4%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.5 g9.8%Top 30%High
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17.5 g35.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine1.6 mg
Leucine1.6 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.6 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline1.6 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30.2 g46.5%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat10.9 g54.5%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat10.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565 Calories from Fat 332

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.9 g 56.8%

Saturated Fat 13.3 g 66.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 62 mg 20.7%

Sodium 825.8 mg 34.4%

Total Carbohydrates 38.1 g 12.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 21.4 g 42.8%

Vitamin A 6.2% Vitamin C

Calcium 39.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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