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Spicy Tomato Chorizo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Tomato Chorizo Recipe

Spicy Tomato Chorizo has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 3.4g 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. With 14.1 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 high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 45, for Spicy Tomato Chorizo, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat79%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A350 IU7%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C5.9 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D25.7 IU6.4%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.2 mg11%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate7.4 mcg1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.74 mcg12.3%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.74 mg7.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium8.1 mg0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.74 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.5 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus73.5 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium269.9 mg7.7%Top 30%High
Sodium517.4 mg21.6%Top 30%High
Zinc1.5 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium8.8 mcg12.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.5 g0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.44 g1.8%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.1 g
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.4 g20.7%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.5 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21 g32.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.7 g33.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.7 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 Calories from Fat 257

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28.5 g 43.8%

Saturated Fat 9.1 g 45.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 49.9 mg 16.6%

Sodium 703.6 mg 29.3%

Total Carbohydrates 3.4 g 1.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 14.1 g 28.2%

Vitamin A 9.5% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 1.1% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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