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Chorizo and eggs - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo and eggs Recipe

Chorizo and eggs has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin.

The food contains 25.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 13.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 23, for Chorizo and eggs, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A320 IU6.4%
Vitamin C0.72 mg1.2%
Vitamin D21.2 IU5.3%
Vitamin E0.92 mg3.1%
Thiamin0.18 mg11.9%
Riboflavin0.35 mg20.4%
Niacin1.6 mg8.1%
Vitamin B60.28 mg13.8%
Folate23.2 mcg5.8%
Vitamin B120.77 mcg12.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.85 mg8.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium89 mg8.9%
Iron1.6 mg9.1%
Magnesium48.4 mg12.1%
Phosphorus293 mg29.3%
Potassium255.7 mg7.3%
Sodium379.7 mg15.8%
Zinc1.8 mg12.1%
Copper0.11 mg5.3%
Manganese0.2 mg10.1%
Selenium20.1 mcg28.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.7 g8.6%
Dietary Fiber3.4 g13.6%
Sugars1.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.5 g27%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.7 g22.6%
Saturated Fat4.6 g23%
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 287 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.7 g 22.6%

Saturated Fat 4.6 g 23%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 227.9 mg 76%

Sodium 379.7 mg 15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 25.7 g 8.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.6%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 13.5 g 27%

Vitamin A 6.4% Vitamin C 1.2%

Calcium 8.9% Iron 9.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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