A Giveaway and homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 3.65g 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 14.91 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Based on the composite nutritive standing A Giveaway and homemade Mexican Chorizo Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 26, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 69% | |
Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Potassium | 357.7 mg | 10.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 452.6 mg | 18.9% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15.4 g | 30.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18.9 g | 29.1% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34.3% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 Calories from Fat 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%
Saturated Fat 6.7 g 33.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 60 mg 20%
Sodium 439 mg 18.3%
Total Carbohydrates 3.7 g 1.2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%
Sugars 0.7 g
Protein 14.9 g 29.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 172
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 15.7 g | Carbs 14.3 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 344
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 3.4 g | Fat 32.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 32
Protein 0.99 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 1.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 132
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 9.5 g | Fat 11.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 240
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 13.3 g | Fat 16.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 344
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 3.4 g | Fat 32.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 4.6 g