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Tweaked Homemade Chorizo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tweaked Homemade Chorizo Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat69%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium470 mg13.4%
Sodium580 mg24.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2 g0.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat26 g40%
Saturated Fat10 g50%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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