El Mino - El Mino Chorizo has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 6.05g 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 20.16 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 high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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 has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 5, for El Mino - El Mino Chorizo, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 604.7 IU | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin C | 18.1 mg | 30.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 2 mg | 11.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 1471.4 mg | 61.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 20.2 g | 40.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 26.2 g | 40.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40.3% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 Calories from Fat 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13 g 20%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%
Sodium 730 mg 30.4%
Total Carbohydrates 3 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 10 g 20%
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 250
Protein 16.2 g | Carbs 1.47 g | Fat 19.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 247
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 20 g
Per 100g | Calories 243
Protein 16.5 g | Carbs 2.2 g | Fat 18.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 335
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 30 g
Per 100g | Calories 423
Protein 21.2 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 35.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 282
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 1.76 g | Fat 24.7 g
Per 100g | Calories 282
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 22.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 265
Protein 14.1 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 21.2 g