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Chorizo , Potatoes and Eggs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo, Potatoes and Eggs Recipe

Chorizo, Potatoes and Eggs has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 38.8g 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. With 27.4 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 20, for Chorizo, Potatoes and Eggs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very 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 A178.6 IU3.6%Mid 40%Average
Retinol52.4 mcg
Vitamin C18.3 mg30.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin D41.9 IU10.5%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.44 mg29.1%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.44 mg25.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2.2 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.44 mg21.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate30.6 mcg7.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.87 mcg14.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.87 mg8.7%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium31.4 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.7 mg9.7%Top 30%High
Magnesium29.7 mg7.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus155 mg15.5%Top 30%High
Potassium0.44 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium357.2 mg14.9%Top 30%High
Zinc1.7 mg11.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15.7 mcg22.5%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.9 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2 g8%Top 30%High
Starch14.4 g
Sugars1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g23.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.8 g19.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.6 g22.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat5.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water106.6 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532 Calories from Fat 264

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.3 g 45.1%

Saturated Fat 10.5 g 52.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 367.1 mg 122.4%

Sodium 818 mg 34.1%

Total Carbohydrates 38.8 g 12.9%

Dietary Fiber 4.6 g18.4%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 27.4 g 54.8%

Vitamin A 8.2% Vitamin C 70%

Calcium 7.2% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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