Chorizo
Packaged product Kød Bio Verde
Chorizo contains 475 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 78 % of its calories come from fat, with 22 % from protein and 0,4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 428 kcal per 100 g across 359 products.
100 g provides 64 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 41 % of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 27 % of the Daily Value for selen.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 475 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 41 g | 53 % |
| Saturated fat L | 16 g | 80 % |
| Cholesterol L | 72,8 mg | 24 % |
| Sodium L | 1.320 mg | 57 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,5 g | 0,2 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 1,2 g | 4 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 26 g | 52 % |
| Vitamin A L | 4,3 µg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0,3 mg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0,48 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin E L | 0,88 mg | 6 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,77 mg | 64 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,18 mg | 14 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 6,5 mg | 41 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) L | 0,69 mg | 14 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,4 mg | 24 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 10,3 µg | 3 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0,55 µg | 23 % |
| Calcium L | 34,6 mg | 3 % |
| Jern L | 1,6 mg | 9 % |
| Magnesium L | 44,3 mg | 11 % |
| Phosphor L | 218 mg | 17 % |
| Kalium L | 419 mg | 9 % |
| Zink L | 2,3 mg | 21 % |
| Kobber L | 0,09 mg | 10 % |
| Mangan L | 0,099 mg | 4 % |
| Selen L | 15 µg | 27 % |
| Jod L | 31,7 µg | 21 % |
% 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 22 %
- Carbohydrates 0,4 %
- Fat 78 %
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
- Protein26 gin the top quarter of kød (median 22,7 g)
- Fiber1,2 gin the top quarter of kød (median 0,4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1,5 g)
- Fat41 gin the top quarter of kød (median 35,1 g)
- Saturated fat16 gin the top quarter of kød (median 13,6 g)
- Sodium1.320 mgbelow the median for kød (median 1.440 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water56,5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stivelse L | 0,2 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Betacaroten L | 11,7 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vand L | 56,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
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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 475 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 26 g of protein per 100 g (52 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 22 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is among the highest quarter (median 22,7 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 0,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16 g is saturated (80 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (64 % DV), Niacin (B3) (41 % DV), selen (27 % DV), Vitamin B6 (24 % DV) and Vitamin B12 (23 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1.320 mg of sodium, 57 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 25. marts 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 4000915102802. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 25. marts 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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