Cajun Marinated Pork Chops has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 15.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 19.1 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 average MUFA and average PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Cajun cuisine. 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 88, for Cajun Marinated Pork Chops, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 24% | |
Calories from Fat | 57% | |
Calories from Carbs | 20% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 117.2 IU | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 2.6 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 25.3 IU | 6.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.29 mg | 19.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.29 mg | 16.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 5.2 mg | 25.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 14.4% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 3.2 mcg | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.29 mcg | 4.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.86 mg | 8.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 46 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.86 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 20.1 mg | 5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 160.9 mg | 16.1% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 277.6 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 145.3 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 24.1 mcg | 34.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.23 g | 0.92% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 3.2 g | |||
Glucose | 1.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 1.1 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.6 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.4 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.6 mg | |||
Valine | 0.9 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.9 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.6 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.9 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.4 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 5.8 g | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.1 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 Calories from Fat 182
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.2 g 31.1%
Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 68.8 mg 22.9%
Sodium 505.7 mg 21.1%
Total Carbohydrates 15.8 g 5.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%
Sugars 11.3 g
Protein 19.1 g 38.2%
Vitamin A 8.2% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 16% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 34
Protein 4.8 g | Carbs 0.18 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 94
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 9.5 g | Fat 3.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 25.8 g | Carbs 1.06 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 7.8 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 128
Protein 11.4 g | Carbs 5.2 g | Fat 6.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 277
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 6.4 g | Fat 24.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 18.8 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 166
Protein 10.7 g | Carbs 7.2 g | Fat 10.5 g