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Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 34g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.6 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 9.18 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 61, for Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4550 IU91%
Vitamin C147.6 mg246%
Thiamin1.1 mg75%
Niacin18.2 mg91%
Vitamin B61.2 mg58%
Folate212 mcg53%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium310 mg31%
Iron9.2 mg51%
Magnesium92 mg23%
Potassium984 mg28.1%
Sodium1542 mg64.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber4.3 g17.2%
Sugars9.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27.6 g55.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat35.4 g54.5%
Saturated Fat14.3 g71.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 559 Calories from Fat 318

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 35.4 g 54.5%

Saturated Fat 14.3 g 71.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 83 mg 27.7%

Sodium 1542 mg 64.3%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 9.9 g

Protein 27.6 g 55.2%

Vitamin A 91% Vitamin C 246%

Calcium 31% Iron 51%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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