Tweaked Homemade Chorizo has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 2g 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 24 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 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 high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Tweaked Homemade Chorizo has been given a composite ranking of 28, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 28% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 2 g | 0.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 24 g | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 26 g | 40% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10 g | 50% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26 g 40%
Saturated Fat 10 g 50%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 95 mg 31.7%
Sodium 580 mg 24.2%
Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 24 g 48%
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 4% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 1 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 0 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 320
Protein 15 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 520
Protein 3 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 41 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 0 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 140
Protein 1 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 0 g | Carbs 29 g | Fat 0 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 4 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 12 g