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Tortilla Pie With Chorizo - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tortilla Pie With Chorizo Recipe

Tortilla Pie With Chorizo has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 31.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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. With 43.4 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tortilla Pie With Chorizo has been given a composite ranking of 24, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.31 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol86.6 mcg
Vitamin C12.5 mg20.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin D10.9 IU2.7%Top 30%High
Thiamin0.31 mg20.8%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.31 mg18.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin1.6 mg7.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.31 mg15.6%Top 30%High
Folate5.9 mcg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.62 mcg10.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium179.8 mg18%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.62 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium26.5 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus211.2 mg21.1%Top 10%Very High
Potassium182.2 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium392.4 mg16.3%Top 30%High
Zinc1.6 mg10.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium11.5 mcg16.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.7 g3.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.5 g27%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21 g32.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat11.1 g55.6%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat7.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0.3 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 920 Calories from Fat 608

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 67.5 g 103.8%

Saturated Fat 35.7 g 178.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 238.6 mg 79.5%

Sodium 1259.5 mg 52.5%

Total Carbohydrates 31.2 g 10.4%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 5.3 g

Protein 43.4 g 86.8%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 66.7%

Calcium 57.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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