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Mexican Chorizo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Chorizo Recipe

Mexican Chorizo has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 26, for Mexican Chorizo, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein64%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs5%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C2.4 mg4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium420 mg12%
Sodium390 mg16.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2 g0.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24 g48%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%
Saturated Fat1 g5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5 g 7.7%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%

Sodium 390 mg 16.3%

Total Carbohydrates 2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 24 g 48%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 4% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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