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Chorizo Taquitos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo Taquitos Recipe

Chorizo Taquitos has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 15g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chorizo Taquitos has been given a composite ranking of 35, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat61%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium330 mg9.4%
Sodium930 mg38.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate15 g5%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14 g28%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20 g30.8%
Saturated Fat8 g40%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20 g 30.8%

Saturated Fat 8 g 40%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 930 mg 38.8%

Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 14 g 28%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 10% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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