Pork & Beef Chorizo has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 1.85g 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 24.36 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 has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Snack.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 77% | |
Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 8.1 mg | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 401.1 mg | 11.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 1244.7 mg | 51.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.85 g | 0.6% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 24.4 g | 48.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 38.6 g | 59.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23 g 35.4%
Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 53 mg 17.7%
Sodium 741 mg 30.9%
Total Carbohydrates 1.1 g 0.4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 14.5 g 29%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 0.5% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 332
Protein 14.3 g | Carbs 1.41 g | Fat 29.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 279
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 0.55 g | Fat 25.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 323
Protein 11 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 29 g
Per 100g | Calories 302
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 1.76 g | Fat 27.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 332
Protein 14.3 g | Carbs 1.41 g | Fat 29.4 g
Per 100g | Calories 279
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 0.55 g | Fat 25.9 g
Per 100g | Calories 323
Protein 11 g | Carbs 3.9 g | Fat 29 g
Per 100g | Calories 302
Protein 11.5 g | Carbs 1.76 g | Fat 27.3 g