Carolina Pork Twirl has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Thiamin and Niacin.
The food contains 21g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.
It belongs to Carolina 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 26, for Carolina Pork Twirl, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 35% | |
Calories from Fat | 35% | |
Calories from Carbs | 30% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 50 IU | 1% | ||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 1.4 mg | 94% | ||
Niacin | 18 mg | 90% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.9 mg | 45% | ||
Folate | 4 mcg | 1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | ||
Iron | 2 mg | 11% | ||
Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% | ||
Potassium | 520 mg | 14.9% | ||
Sodium | 1035 mg | 43.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21 g | 7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 15.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 24.5 g | 49% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 10.8 g | 16.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.8 g 16.6%
Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 76 mg 25.3%
Sodium 1035 mg 43.1%
Total Carbohydrates 21 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 15.9 g
Protein 24.5 g 49%
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C
Calcium 1% Iron 11%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 59
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 1.4 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 20.4 g | Carbs 28.6 g | Fat 13.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 117
Protein 19.1 g | Carbs 1.4 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 487
Protein 29 g | Carbs 44.3 g | Fat 20.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 709
Protein 83.5 g | Carbs 43 g | Fat 20.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 454
Protein 33.6 g | Carbs 52.7 g | Fat 11.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 555
Protein 31.4 g | Carbs 52.1 g | Fat 24.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 440
Protein 26 g | Carbs 17.6 g | Fat 29 g