Sausage with Eggs: Chorizo con Huevos has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 8g 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 48 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 very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Sausage with Eggs: Chorizo con Huevos has been given a composite ranking of 2, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 70% | |
Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1 IU | 0% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 107 mg | 10.7% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.8% | ||
Potassium | 845 mg | 24.1% | ||
Sodium | 4000 mg | 166.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 8 g | 2.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | ||
Sugars | 3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 48 g | 96% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 58 g | 89.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 20 g | 100% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 748 Calories from Fat 523
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58 g 89.2%
Saturated Fat 20 g 100%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 734 mg 244.7%
Sodium 4000 mg 166.7%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 48 g 96%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 10.7% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 247
Protein 15.4 g | Carbs 2.04 g | Fat 19.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 87
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 9.6 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 1789
Protein 54 g | Carbs 21 g | Fat 162 g
Per Serving | Calories 1336
Protein 81 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 104 g