Homemade Chorizo Sausage Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 0.48g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 19.38 gms of protein, it is 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 21, for Homemade Chorizo Sausage Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 27% | |
Calories from Fat | 72% | |
Calories from Carbs | 1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0.13% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0.17 g | 0.66% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 16 g | 32% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 18.6 g | 28.6% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 35.3% | Top 30% | High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 Calories from Fat 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.5 g 34.7%
Saturated Fat 8.5 g 42.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 81 mg 27%
Sodium 452 mg 18.8%
Total Carbohydrates 0.48 g 0.16%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 19.4 g 38.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 195
Protein 23 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 52
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 0.42 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 1327
Protein 79 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 103 g
Per Serving | Calories 1854
Protein 73 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 163 g
Per Serving | Calories 201
Protein 15.9 g | Carbs 0.53 g | Fat 14.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 177
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 101
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 21
Protein 0.95 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 0.21 g