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Pernil Asado - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pernil Asado Recipe

Pernil Asado Recipe has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 8g 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 29 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and average 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.

It belongs to Caribbean cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 48, for Pernil Asado Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat76%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium700 mg20%
Sodium1530 mg63.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein29 g58%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat51 g78.5%
Saturated Fat7 g35%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 600 Calories from Fat 460

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 51 g 78.5%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat 0.5 g

Cholesterol 95 mg 31.7%

Sodium 1530 mg 63.8%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 29 g 58%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 10% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.chow.com/recipes/29599-pernil-asado Embed Table:

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