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.
Calories from Protein | 19% | |
Calories from Fat | 76% | |
Calories from Carbs | 5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | ||
Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | ||
Potassium | 700 mg | 20% | ||
Sodium | 1530 mg | 63.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | 2.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 29 g | 58% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 51 g | 78.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7 g | 35% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0.5 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 50
Protein 2 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 0 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 23 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 2 g | Carbs 1 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 480
Protein 24 g | Carbs 69 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 17 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 24 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 15 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 4 g | Carbs 57 g | Fat 0.5 g