Philippine Longanisa de Eugenio (Sweet Sausage) Recipe

Philippine Longanisa de Eugenio (Sweet Sausage) has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 8.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 belongs to Filipino cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Philippine Longanisa de Eugenio (Sweet Sausage) has been given a composite ranking of 32, and in moderation.