Churros from Spain (Authentic) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 170.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 31.2 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.
Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 19 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also very high 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Churros from Spain (Authentic) has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 28% | |
Calories from Carbs | 61% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 38.2 IU | 0.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 11.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 5.9 IU | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.57 mg | 37.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.28 mg | 16.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.7 mg | 18.4% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 111 mcg | 27.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 87.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 53 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 5.4 mg | 29.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 60.3 mg | 15.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 164.3 mg | 16.4% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 188.7 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 371.5 mg | 15.5% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0.57 mg | 28.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.85 mg | 42.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Selenium | 22.7 mcg | 32.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 16.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 17% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.3 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.8 g | 17.7% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.8 g | 15.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2 g | |||
Caffeine | 11.3 mg | |||
Theobromine | 183.9 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1056 Calories from Fat 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34.7 g 53.4%
Saturated Fat 19.8 g 99%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 105.7 mg 35.2%
Sodium 1311.3 mg 54.6%
Total Carbohydrates 170.4 g 56.8%
Dietary Fiber 15 g60%
Sugars 1.2 g
Protein 31.2 g 62.4%
Vitamin A 2.7% Vitamin C
Calcium 18.7% Iron 105.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 20
Protein 0.19 g | Carbs 4.8 g | Fat 0.09 g
Per Serving | Calories 201
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 101
Protein 0.47 g | Carbs 28.4 g | Fat 0.11 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 26.2 g | Carbs 50.8 g | Fat 11.5 g