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Chorizo and Potato Fritta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo and Potato Fritta Recipe

Chorizo and Potato Fritta has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 18g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 22 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 9, for Chorizo and Potato Fritta, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat63%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium630 mg18%
Sodium1440 mg60%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18 g6%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22 g44%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30 g46.2%
Saturated Fat9 g45%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30 g 46.2%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 340 mg 113.3%

Sodium 1440 mg 60%

Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 8% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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