⏱ 20 min totalScrambled Eggs with Chorizo
Per 1 serving · 259 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein25g17% of calories
- Carbs8.1g5% of calories
- Fat51g78% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo (259 g) has 592 calories, with 25 g of protein, 8.1 g of carbohydrates and 51 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (78% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV) and Vitamin D (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 24%, 61% and 172% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein49%
- Vitamin A23%
- Vitamin D21%
- Vitamin E36%
- Thiamine22%
- Riboflavin (B2)54%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K15%
- Niacin11%
- Folate (B9)19%
- Copper17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium24%
- Saturated fat61%
- Cholesterol172%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Lightly beat eggs. Chop onions. Cut chorizo into 1/2 inch pieces.
- 2
Cook onion in oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring, until softened. Add chorizo and cook, breaking up any lumps, just until fresh sausage is no longer pink, about 3 minutes, or dried is heated through, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add eggs and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until set but still moist. Enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (259 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 211 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 3 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin K | 17 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 54% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) | 76 μg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 73% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 49% |
| Choline | 421 mg | 77% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 93 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 327 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 47 μg | 86% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 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 | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 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 | 30 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 211 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 3 μg | — |
Burning 592 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 112minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 71minCycling (moderate)
- 49minRunning (6 mph)
- 83minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo?
One serving of Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo (1 serving) has 592 calories, which works out to 229 calories per 100 g. That is about 30% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo high in protein?
It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (49% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% 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 Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 5% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo?
561 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo?
3.5 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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