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Spicy Corn and Chorizo Nachos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Corn and Chorizo Nachos Recipe

Spicy Corn and Chorizo Nachos has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 24g 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 15.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Spicy Corn and Chorizo Nachos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A492.2 IU9.8%Top 10%Very High
Retinol83.6 mcg
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D15.5 IU3.9%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate20.7 mcg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.86 mcg14.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.86 mg8.6%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium277.6 mg27.8%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.86 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium50 mg12.5%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus247.4 mg24.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium197.4 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium611.1 mg25.5%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.7 mg11.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium8.6 mcg12.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.7 g6.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2 g7.9%Top 30%High
Starch1.7 g
Sugars0.6 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.5 g27.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.6 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline1.7 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.9 g32.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9.2 g46.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water43.1 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 218

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.3 g 37.4%

Saturated Fat 10.7 g 53.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 52 mg 17.3%

Sodium 708.9 mg 29.5%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%

Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.2%

Sugars 0.7 g

Protein 15.7 g 31.4%

Vitamin A 11.4% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 32.2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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