Chourico & Shrimp has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D.
The food contains 9.2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 45.9 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.
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 a low 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 very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Chourico & Shrimp has been given a composite ranking of 21, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 40% | |
Calories from Fat | 52% | |
Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 260 IU | 5.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 9.3 mg | 15.5% | ||
Vitamin D | 172.4 IU | 43.1% | ||
Vitamin E | 1.9 mg | 6.4% | ||
Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 4% | ||
Niacin | 3.3 mg | 16.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 10.2% | ||
Folate | 7.2 mcg | 1.8% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 21.9% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.42 mg | 4.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 91 mg | 9.1% | ||
Iron | 3.5 mg | 19.2% | ||
Magnesium | 52.4 mg | 13.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 252 mg | 25.2% | ||
Potassium | 346.4 mg | 9.9% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.3% | ||
Copper | 0.35 mg | 17.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.35 mg | 17.4% | ||
Selenium | 43.6 mcg | 62.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 2.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 45.9 g | 91.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 26.8 g | 41.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.8 g 41.2%
Saturated Fat 8.3 g 41.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 242.3 mg 80.8%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 9.2 g 3.1%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 2.5 g
Protein 45.9 g 91.8%
Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 15.5%
Calcium 9.1% Iron 19.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 580
Protein 47 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 35 g
Per Serving | Calories 540
Protein 19 g | Carbs 77 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 131
Protein 18.8 g | Carbs 8.1 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 8.6 g