Chorizo
Packaged product Kød
Chorizo contains 339 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 81 % of its calories come from fat, with 15 % from protein and 4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 3.300 products.
100 g provides 30 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 339 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30,4 g | 39 % |
| Saturated fat L | 10,7 g | 54 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24 % |
| Sodium L | 536 mg | 23 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,6 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 12,5 g | 25 % |
| Vitamin A L | 268 µg | 30 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Jern L | 0 mg | 0 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 81 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12,5 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 14,3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 0,7 g)
- Fat30,4 gin the top quarter of kød (median 21,7 g)
- Saturated fat10,7 gin the top quarter of kød (median 8,1 g)
- Sodium536 mgin the lowest quarter of kød (median 800 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| A-vitamin, IE L | 893 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 339 kcal | 339 kcal |
| Protein | 12,5 g | 12,5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3,6 g | 3,6 g |
| Fat | 30,4 g | 30,4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 536 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0070505109003
- Label serving
- 2 ONZ (56 g)
- Category
- Pølser
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pork (including ham, loin, and tenderloin), seasonings (spices, salt, dextrose, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid, bht, bha), water, vinegar.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chorizo?
100 g of Chorizo has 339 kcal. Serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g): about 190 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 12,5 g of protein per 100 g (25 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g). About 15 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is in the lowest quarter (median 14,3 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 3,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 30,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10,7 g is saturated (54 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (30 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 536 mg of sodium, 23 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. april 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2136120. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 18. maj 2020. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0070505109003. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23. april 2020. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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