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.
Calories from Protein | 53% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 6.2 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 2.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 4.9 IU | 1.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 15.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 4.1 mg | 20.6% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.51 mg | 25.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 8 mcg | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.51 mcg | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.77 mg | 7.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 15.4 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 1.5 mg | 8.6% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 22.1 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 178.4 mg | 17.8% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 0.26 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 65 mg | 2.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 2.3 mg | 15.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 24.4 mcg | 34.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 0.05 g | 0.02% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 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 | 20.4 g | 40.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1 mg | |||
Leucine | 1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 1 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 2.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 1.3 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 1 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8 g | 12.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
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
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 24.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 3.8 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 96
Protein 9 g | Carbs 3.4 g | Fat 5.2 g
Per 100g | Calories 285
Protein 14 g | Carbs 36 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 119
Protein 19.2 g | Carbs 1.62 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 399
Protein 22.2 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 27.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 8 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 16 g
Per Serving | Calories 204
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 12 g