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Chorizo Sausage - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Chorizo Sausage

Chorizo Sausage has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 1.85g 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. With 24.36 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 1, for Chorizo Sausage, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat77%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium1244.7 mg51.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.85 g0.6%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.4 g48.7%Top 10%Very High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat38.6 g59.4%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat14.4 g72.2%Top 10%Very High

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23 g 35.4%

Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 53 mg 17.7%

Sodium 741 mg 30.9%

Total Carbohydrates 1.1 g 0.4%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 14.5 g 29%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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