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Potato , Pepper and Chorizo Empaadas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Potato, Pepper, and Chorizo Empaadas Recipe

Potato, Pepper, and Chorizo Empaadas has a low-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 5g 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 4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 39, for Potato, Pepper, and Chorizo Empaadas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A300 IU6%
Vitamin C18 mg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium170 mg4.9%
Sodium230 mg9.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5 g1.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 60

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 230 mg 9.6%

Total Carbohydrates 5 g 1.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 30%

Calcium 2% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Potato-Pepper-and-Chorizo-Empanadas-230748 Embed Table:

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