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Purefoods Chorizo - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Purefoods Chorizo

Purefoods Chorizo has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 6g 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 12 gms of protein, it is 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 very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 1, for Purefoods Chorizo, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat86%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium0 mg
Iron2.8 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Sodium340 mg14.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat48 g73.8%Top 10%Very High
Saturated Fat42 g210%Top 10%Very High
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 210

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24 g 36.9%

Saturated Fat 21 g 105%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 170 mg 7.1%

Total Carbohydrates 3 g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 6 g 12%

Vitamin A Vitamin C 2%

Calcium Iron 7.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://calorielab.com/brands/purefoods-chorizo/93/2006347 Embed Table:

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