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Churros from Spain (Authentic) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Churros from Spain (Authentic) Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat28%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Iron

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 A38.2 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Retinol11.3 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D5.9 IU1.5%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.57 mg37.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.28 mg16.7%Top 10%Very High
Niacin3.7 mg18.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate111 mcg27.8%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid87.3 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.28 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium53 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Iron5.4 mg29.9%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium60.3 mg15.1%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus164.3 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Potassium188.7 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium371.5 mg15.5%Top 30%High
Zinc2 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0.57 mg28.3%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.85 mg42.5%Top 10%Very High
Selenium22.7 mcg32.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate48.3 g16.1%Top 10%Very High
Dietary Fiber4.2 g17%Top 10%Very High
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.8 g17.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.8 g15.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.6 g28%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2 g
Caffeine11.3 mg
Theobromine183.9 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/churros-from-spain-authentic-398614 Embed Table:

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