Palacios - Chorizo from Spain (Hot) has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.69 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.81 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 Spanish cuisine.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 79% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 70.5 mg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Potassium | 0 mg | |||
| Sodium | 1763.7 mg | 73.5% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 65.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88.2% | Top 30% | High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 Calories from Fat 110
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18.5%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%
Sodium 500 mg 20.8%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 7 g 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 2% Iron 6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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