Spicy Pork With Chorizo has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 10g 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 22.2 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 92, for Spicy Pork With Chorizo, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 63% | |
Calories from Carbs | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.31 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 20.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 8.5 mg | 14.2% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 25.1 IU | 6.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.31 mg | 20.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.15 mg | 9.1% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 5.1 mg | 25.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.62 mg | 31% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folate | 5.3 mcg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.62 mcg | 10.3% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.62 mg | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 24.8 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.77 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 20.6 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 0.15 mg | 0.02% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 0.31 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 77.2 mg | 3.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 1.7 mg | 11.4% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 27.2 mcg | 38.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.55 g | 0.5% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.31 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.2 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 3.4 g | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.9 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 1.1 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0.3 g | |||
Ash | 1.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 Calories from Fat 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.8 g 38.2%
Saturated Fat 11.5 g 57.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 99.5 mg 33.2%
Sodium 499 mg 20.8%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 3.6 g
Protein 22.2 g 44.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 91.7%
Calcium 16% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 1.89 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 98
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 19.4 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 173
Protein 18.7 g | Carbs 0.27 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 74
Protein 6.5 g | Carbs 2.94 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 99
Protein 10.3 g | Carbs 6.8 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 22 g | Carbs 30.6 g | Fat 30.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 263
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 1.23 g | Fat 20.4 g