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Pavochon (Puerto Rican Thanksgiving Turkey) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pavochon (Puerto Rican Thanksgiving Turkey) Recipe

Pavochon (Puerto Rican Thanksgiving Turkey) has a very high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.

The food contains 0.2g 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 79.5 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.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 51, for Pavochon (Puerto Rican Thanksgiving Turkey), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein53%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs0%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A6.2 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Retinol2.1 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D4.9 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.26 mg15.1%Top 10%Very High
Niacin4.1 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.51 mg25.7%Top 10%Very High
Folate8 mcg2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.51 mcg8.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.77 mg7.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium15.4 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.5 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium22.1 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus178.4 mg17.8%Top 30%High
Potassium0.26 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium65 mg2.7%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc2.3 mg15.4%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium24.4 mcg34.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.05 g0.02%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20.4 g40.9%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine1 mg
Leucine1 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine1 mg
Arginine1.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1.3 mg
Aspartic Acid2.1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.3 mg
Glycine1.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine1 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.3 g11.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 624 Calories from Fat 280

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 31.2 g 48%

Saturated Fat 8.8 g 44%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 264.6 mg 88.2%

Sodium 253 mg 10.5%

Total Carbohydrates 0.2 g 0.07%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 79.5 g 159%

Vitamin A 0.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 6% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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