Eggs and Chorizo 1 has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content.
The food contains 3.1g 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 28 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Eggs and Chorizo 1 has been given a composite ranking of 1, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 75% | |
Calories from Carbs | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 322.8 IU | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Retinol | 94.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.81 mg | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 64.2 IU | 16.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.6 mg | 8.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 27.6 mcg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.81 mcg | 13.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.81 mg | 8.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 43.9 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 13.8 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 162.6 mg | 16.3% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 217.1 mg | 6.2% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 882.7 mg | 36.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.6 mg | 10.8% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 23.6 mcg | 33.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 2.52 g | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.08 g | 0.33% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 22.8 g | 45.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.8 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.8 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 33 g | 50.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 59.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 1.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 Calories from Fat 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.6 g 62.5%
Saturated Fat 14.6 g 73%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 356.1 mg 118.7%
Sodium 1085.7 mg 45.2%
Total Carbohydrates 3.1 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%
Sugars 0.8 g
Protein 28 g 56%
Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 5.4% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 221
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 8.3 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 11.7 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 21.4 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 167
Protein 10.8 g | Carbs 1.17 g | Fat 12.8 g