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Mexican style Chorizo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican style Chorizo Recipe

Mexican style Chorizo Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 10g 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 26 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Mexican style Chorizo Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 64, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein50%
 Calories from Fat30%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4500 IU90%
Vitamin C12 mg20%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium670 mg19.1%
Sodium540 mg22.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber6 g24%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7 g10.8%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7 g 10.8%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%

Sodium 540 mg 22.5%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 6 g24%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 90% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 8% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.chow.com/recipes/11809-mexican-style-chorizo Embed Table:

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