⏱ 32 min totalChorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble
Per 1 serving · 455 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein20g14% of calories
- Carbs75g52% of calories
- Fat21g34% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Chorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble (455 g) has 558 calories, with 20 g of protein, 75 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), dietary fiber (30% DV) and Vitamin C (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 41% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein40%
- Dietary fiber30%
- Vitamin C46%
- Thiamine45%
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Niacin33%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E14%
- Choline18%
- Selenium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium41%
- Saturated fat28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Quinoa
½ cup Vegetable broth
1 oz Pork and beef chorizo
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ potato, large Potato- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
½ cup Sweet corn
Directions
- 1
Cook the quinoa according to package directions, substituting half of the water with vegetable broth.
- 2
In a pan over medium heat, cook the chorizo until fully cooked.
- 3
Chop the potato and heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the potatoes until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- 4
Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Add thawed corn to the chorizo when it's almost done cooking.
- 6
Turn off the heat and mix all ingredients together.
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (455 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 41 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 45% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 73% |
| Folate (B9) | 139 μg | 35% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 34% |
| Choline | 96 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 46 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1,353 mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 158 mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 407 mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 11 μg | 19% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 39 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 55 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 558 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 106minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 67minCycling (moderate)
- 46minRunning (6 mph)
- 79minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble?
One serving of Chorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble (1 serving) has 558 calories, which works out to 123 calories per 100 g. That is about 28% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Chorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble high in protein?
It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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.
Is Chorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 66 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble?
932 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chorizo Potato Quinoa Scramble?
6 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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