Turkey "chorizo" has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 9.8g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 81.1 gms of protein, it is very 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. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
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 11, for Turkey "chorizo", and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 45% | |
Calories from Fat | 49% | |
Calories from Carbs | 5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 0 mcg | |||
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 0 mg | |||
Iron | 0 mg | |||
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
Potassium | 0 mg | |||
Sodium | 395.6 mg | 16.5% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0 mcg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 0.99 g | 0.33% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.45 g | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.2 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.2 g | 16.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.9 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 725 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39 g 60%
Saturated Fat 10.6 g 53%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 358.6 mg 119.5%
Sodium 3924.3 mg 163.5%
Total Carbohydrates 9.8 g 3.3%
Dietary Fiber 4.5 g18%
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 81.1 g 162.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 175
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 25.1 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 24.1 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 194
Protein 21.9 g | Carbs 0.13 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 225
Protein 18.3 g | Carbs 14.1 g | Fat 10.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 255
Protein 13.5 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 20.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 102
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 92
Protein 1.9 g | Carbs 20.3 g | Fat 0.15 g
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 15.6 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 15.7 g