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Chorizo Egg Cups - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo Egg Cups Recipe

Chorizo Egg Cups has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Riboflavin.

The food contains 22.1g 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 24 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. 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 is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chorizo Egg Cups has been given a composite ranking of 26, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.36 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol75.9 mcg
Vitamin C2.9 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D36 IU9%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.36 mg21.2%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate23.7 mcg5.9%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.72 mcg12%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.72 mg7.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium51.1 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.8 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus130.2 mg13%Mid 40%Average
Potassium173 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium217.2 mg9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.1 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15.1 mcg21.6%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.58 g2.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.6 g17.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.5 g16.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4 g20%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451 Calories from Fat 264

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.3 g 45.1%

Saturated Fat 11.1 g 55.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 465.6 mg 155.2%

Sodium 603.8 mg 25.2%

Total Carbohydrates 22.1 g 7.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 24 g 48%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 14.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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