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Churrasco With Chimichurri - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Churrasco With Chimichurri Recipe

Churrasco With Chimichurri has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 3.4g 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 43.9 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 44, for Churrasco With Chimichurri, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat81%
 Calories from Carbs1%

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
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.34 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C7.9 mg13.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.4 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.34 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Folate16.4 mcg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.68 mcg11.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28.4 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.4 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium16.4 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus112.3 mg11.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium231.2 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium238.5 mg9.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.1 mg13.7%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium13 mcg18.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.16 g0.4%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.34 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.1 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15 g30.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.3 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30.3 g46.7%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat7.2 g36%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat18.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water56.5 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 992 Calories from Fat 797

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 88.6 g 136.3%

Saturated Fat 21 g 105%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 146.1 mg 48.7%

Sodium 696.3 mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 3.4 g 1.1%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 43.9 g 87.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 38.3%

Calcium 8.3% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/churrasco-with-chimichurri-120412 Embed Table:

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