[Sca-cooks] Chili's Southwestern eggrolls - Oop

[Tom Vincent]

I'm about 100% certain that neither of us are qualified to speak for all 
aficionados.

On average, 77% of the chorizo's calories come from fat, meaning that 
over half of the mass is fat.  Ack!  Fat <> Flavor.

Calories from Fat 	207 (77%)
Calories from Carbohydrate 	4 (2%)
Calories from Protein 	58 (22%)
Calories from Alcohol 	0 (0%)


*Calories 273*      ( Kilojoules 1141 )
  	  	% Daily
Value^*
Total Fat 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Fat-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD03MDU.html> 
	23.0 g 	35%
   Saturated Fat 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Fat-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD03MDU.html> 
	8.6 g 	43%
Cholesterol 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Cholesterol-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD02ODU.html> 
	53 mg 	18%
Sodium 	741 mg 	31%
Total Carbohydrates 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Carb-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD02MzQ.html> 
	1.1 g 	0%
   Dietary Fiber 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Carb-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD02MzQ.html> 
	0 g 	0%
   Sugars 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Sugar-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD04NTA.html> 
	0 g 	 
Protein 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Protein-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD04NTM.html> 
	14.5 g 	 
Calcium 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/Preventing-Osteoporosis-4-Crucial-Questions-You-Need-to-Ask_cGlkPTkzLDcwJmFpZD03Mzk.html> 
	4.8 mg 	 
Potassium 
<http://www.calorieking.com/library/articles/The-CalorieKing-Mineral-Guide_cGlkPTkyLDc1JmFpZD04MTU.html> 
	238.8 mg 	 


That's for an average 4" link (2.1 oz)

For a healthy substitute, try Soyrizo.  Less than half the calories, a 
third of the fat grams and almost no saturated fat:

    *


            Nutrition Facts

    * Serving Size 55g (2 ounces)
    * Servings Per Container about 6
    * Amount Per Serving
    * *Calories 120 *Calories from Fat 80
    * % Daily Value*
    * *14%*Total Fat 9g
    * *3%*Saturated Fat 0.5g
    * *0%*Cholesterol 0mg
    * *18%*Sodium 440mg
    * *2%*Total Carbohydrate 5g
    * *12%*Fiber 3g
    * *n/a*Sugars 2g
    * *Protein*7g
    * *15%*Vitamin A
    * *2%*Vitamin C
    * *6%*Calcium
    * *10%*



Duriel


Kathleen A Roberts wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 05:35:33 -0700 (PDT)
>   <tom.vincent at yahoo.com> wrote:
>   
>> Most chorizo has a *lot* of fat, which may make the 
>> wrapping soggy and greasy if the chorizo isn't drained.
>>     
>
> i think the fat in chorizo is one of the main attractions 
> for afficiandos.
>
> cailte
>
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