Homemade Chorizo 3 has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 9.4g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.8 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
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. 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a 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 41, for Homemade Chorizo 3, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 35% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 12% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.5 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 0.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.74 mg | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 1.5 IU | 0.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.74 mg | 43.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 4.4 mg | 22.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.74 mg | 36.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 13.2 mcg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg | 24.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.74 mg | 7.4% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 34.6 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 2.9 mg | 16.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 31.6 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 175 mg | 17.5% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 527.2 mg | 15.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 705 mg | 29.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.9 mg | 19.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 17.6 mcg | 25.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sugars | 0.4 g | |||
Sucrose | 0.7 mg | |||
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 | 20.4 g | 40.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.7 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.7 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.7 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.5 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13.8 g | 21.2% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 5 g | 25% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0.7 g | |||
Water | 83.8 g | |||
Ash | 2.9 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 Calories from Fat 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%
Saturated Fat 6.8 g 34%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 90.2 mg 30.1%
Sodium 958.8 mg 40%
Total Carbohydrates 9.4 g 3.1%
Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 27.8 g 55.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 4.7% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 596
Protein 25.6 g | Carbs 18.5 g | Fat 51.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 401
Protein 13.4 g | Carbs 76.1 g | Fat 13.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 75
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 0.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 141
Protein 10 g | Carbs 2.12 g | Fat 10.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 56
Protein 2.2 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 21.5 g | Carbs 1.24 g | Fat 17.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 394
Protein 10.8 g | Carbs 60.6 g | Fat 15.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 7 g | Carbs 46.7 g | Fat 0.8 g