⏱ 25 min totalChorizo Baked Eggs
Per 1 serving · 228 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g21% of calories
- Carbs6.5g5% of calories
- Fat41g74% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Chorizo Baked Eggs (228 g) has 499 calories, with 26 g of protein, 6.5 g of carbohydrates and 41 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (74% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), Vitamin A (32% DV) and thiamine (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 81% and 159% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein52%
- Vitamin A32%
- Thiamine21%
- Riboflavin (B2)58%
- Vitamin B637%
- Folate (B9)25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin D19%
- Vitamin E18%
- Vitamin K12%
- Niacin15%
- Calcium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium29%
- Saturated fat81%
- Cholesterol159%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 oz Pork and beef chorizo
½ tbsp Butter
2 extra large Egg- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
½ oz Cheddar cheese
¼ fruit Avocado
1 tbsp Sour cream
½ tbsp Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the casing from the chorizo and cook it in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes until fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Melt the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat, then remove from heat, ensuring the pan is evenly coated.
- 3
Crack the eggs directly into the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add dollops of chorizo on top of the eggs.
- 5
Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the dish.
- 6
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling. For runnier yolks, bake for less time.
- 7
Serve warm with avocado, sour cream, and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (228 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 286 μg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 3 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 14 μg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 58% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) | 100 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 73% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 57% |
| Choline | 370 mg | 67% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 185 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 546 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 374 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 45 μg | 82% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 78 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 17 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 278 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 499 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 95minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 60minCycling (moderate)
- 42minRunning (6 mph)
- 70minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chorizo Baked Eggs?
One serving of Chorizo Baked Eggs (1 serving) has 499 calories, which works out to 219 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Chorizo Baked Eggs high in protein?
It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Chorizo Baked Eggs keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in Chorizo Baked Eggs?
657 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chorizo Baked Eggs?
0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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