Homemade Chorizo Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 4g 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 22 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 32, for Homemade Chorizo Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 40% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 4 IU | 0.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 44 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 3 mg | 16.7% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 487 mg | 13.9% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 703 mg | 29.3% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 22 g | 44% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 13 g | 20% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 3 g | 15% | Mid 40% | Average |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 Calories from Fat 116
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13 g 20%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%
Sodium 703 mg 29.3%
Total Carbohydrates 4 g 1.3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 0.5 g
Protein 22 g 44%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 4.4% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 121
Protein 2 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 350
Protein 8 g | Carbs 49 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 1009
Protein 60 g | Carbs 46 g | Fat 66 g
Per Serving | Calories 291
Protein 4 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 21 g
Per Serving | Calories 443
Protein 17 g | Carbs 66 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 186
Protein 4 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 65
Protein 0.61 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 439
Protein 17 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 28 g