Seared Calamari with White Beans and Chorizo has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 22g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 27 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.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is 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 high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 12, for Seared Calamari with White Beans and Chorizo, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 30% | |
Calories from Fat | 45% | |
Calories from Carbs | 25% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 46 IU | 0.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 108 mg | 10.8% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.8% | ||
Potassium | 886 mg | 25.3% | ||
Sodium | 1000 mg | 41.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 22 g | 7.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 27 g | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18 g | 27.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6 g | 30% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 Calories from Fat 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18 g 27.7%
Saturated Fat 6 g 30%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 231 mg 77%
Sodium 1000 mg 41.7%
Total Carbohydrates 22 g 7.3%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 27 g 54%
Vitamin A 0.9% Vitamin C
Calcium 10.8% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 419
Protein 29 g | Carbs 40 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 217
Protein 12 g | Carbs 33 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 569
Protein 23 g | Carbs 72 g | Fat 22 g