Chorizo extra

Packaged product Kød Ridderheim

Chorizo extra contains 242 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 30 g (30 g) provides about 73 kcal.

Roughly 59 % of its calories come from protein, with 41 % from fat and 0 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 428 kcal per 100 g across 359 products.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Chorizo extra by Ridderheim, product photo
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242kcal per 100 g
35 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
11 gfat
73kcal in serving, 30 g (30 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 242 kcal
Total fat L 11 g 14 %
Saturated fat L 3,6 g 18 %
Sodium L 1.440 mg 63 %
Total carbohydrates L 0 g 0 %
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 35 g 70 %

% 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: 59 %Fat: 41 %242kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 59 %
  • Fat 41 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein35 gin the top quarter of kød (median 22,7 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1,5 g)
  • Fat11 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 35,1 g)
  • Saturated fat3,6 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 13,6 g)
  • Protein per 100 kcal14,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Ridderheim
Barcode
8412954020348
Label serving
30 g
Category
chorizo
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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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 extra?

100 g of Chorizo extra has 242 kcal. Serving, 30 g (30 g): about 73 kcal.

Is Chorizo extra high in protein?

Chorizo extra contains 35 g of protein per 100 g (70 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10,5 g in serving, 30 g (30 g). About 59 % 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 extra?

Chorizo extra has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 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 extra?

Chorizo extra contains 11 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3,6 g is saturated (18 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Chorizo extra?

100 g contains 1.440 mg of sodium, 63 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 31. juli 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 8. 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 8412954020348. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 31. juli 2026. Imported 8. november 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "Chorizo extra". Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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