Chorizo Chicken With Sauteed Chorizo, Potatoes and Spinach has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 32.1g 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 66.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 gives a good yield of Iron at 9 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is very high 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 is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Chorizo Chicken With Sauteed Chorizo, Potatoes and Spinach has been given a composite ranking of 66, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 61% | |
Calories from Carbs | 13% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2.3 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 18.4 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 13.1 mg | 21.8% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 16.1 IU | 4% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.16 mg | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 9.2% | Top 30% | High |
Niacin | 3.6 mg | 17.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 53 mcg | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.47 mcg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.47 mg | 4.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 32.4 mg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 33.7 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 93.4 mg | 9.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 0.31 mg | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 275 mg | 11.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.3% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0.16 mg | 7.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 8 mcg | 11.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5 g | 1.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10.4 g | 20.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.2 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.9 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.2 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.6 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.9 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.6 mg | |||
Proline | 0.5 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.9 g | 16.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 21.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1022 Calories from Fat 628
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 69.8 g 107.4%
Saturated Fat 27.4 g 137%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 224 mg 74.7%
Sodium 1762.6 mg 73.4%
Total Carbohydrates 32.1 g 10.7%
Dietary Fiber 7 g28%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 66.6 g 133.2%
Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 140%
Calcium 20.8% Iron 50%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 8 g | Carbs 8.4 g | Fat 0.51 g
Per Serving | Calories 169
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 11.5 g | Fat 10.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 94
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 12.7 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 309
Protein 26.9 g | Carbs 2.74 g | Fat 20.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 180
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 17.6 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 66
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 0.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 87
Protein 6.4 g | Carbs 8.3 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 246
Protein 24.5 g | Carbs 7.7 g | Fat 12.3 g