Homemade Linguica has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 9g 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 98 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 8 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Cuban cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 15, for Homemade Linguica, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 38% | |
Calories from Fat | 58% | |
Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 7 IU | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 122 mg | 12.2% | ||
Iron | 8 mg | 44.4% | ||
Potassium | 2000 mg | 57.1% | ||
Sodium | 4000 mg | 166.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 98 g | 196% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 66 g | 101.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 23 g | 115% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1025 Calories from Fat 591
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 66 g 101.5%
Saturated Fat 23 g 115%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 352 mg 117.3%
Sodium 4000 mg 166.7%
Total Carbohydrates 9 g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 98 g 196%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 12.2% Iron 44.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 136
Protein 7 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 45
Protein 3 g | Carbs 4 g | Fat 2 g
Per Serving | Calories 1442
Protein 15 g | Carbs 117 g | Fat 109 g
Per Serving | Calories 1680
Protein 19 g | Carbs 15 g | Fat 174 g
Per Serving | Calories 736
Protein 43 g | Carbs 40 g | Fat 43 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 13 g | Carbs 63 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 1295
Protein 6 g | Carbs 52 g | Fat 123 g
Per Serving | Calories 1923
Protein 104 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 158 g