Pork Chorizo
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Pork Chorizo by El Mexicano scores 9/10 for Blood Sugar based on high fiber-to-carb ratio slows glucose absorption.
Pork Chorizo by El Mexicano provides 243 calories, 14.3g protein, 18.6g fat, and 4.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 5.9g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Weight Loss, Blood Sugar, Clean Label health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 14.3g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (1000mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Pork Chorizo by El Mexicano sits near the middle of the sausages category with 243 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 243 kcal per 100g (category avg: 347)
- •Protein: 14.3g per 100g (category avg: 16.2g)
- •Fiber: 2.9g per 100g (category avg: 2.4g)
- •Saturated fat: 7.1g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1000mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 7.1g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1000mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 2000mg — roughly 87% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Pork Chorizo is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring sausages products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
Pork byproduct (salivary glands, lymph nodes, fat), pork, paprika, soy flour, vinegar, salt, spices, red pepper, garlic, sodium nitrite.