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Spanish Chicken and Chorizo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spanish Chicken and Chorizo Recipe

Spanish Chicken and Chorizo has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 14g 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 35 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.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Spanish cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Spanish Chicken and Chorizo has been given a composite ranking of 34, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat68%
 Calories from Carbs9%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2000 IU40%
Vitamin C6 mg10%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron3.6 mg20%
Potassium580 mg16.6%
Sodium1290 mg53.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14 g4.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein35 g70%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat47 g72.3%
Saturated Fat15 g75%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 640 Calories from Fat 420

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 47 g 72.3%

Saturated Fat 15 g 75%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 150 mg 50%

Sodium 1290 mg 53.8%

Total Carbohydrates 14 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 35 g 70%

Vitamin A 40% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 4% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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