Chorizo

Packaged product Andre fødevarer Hempler's

Chorizo contains 309 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 55 g (55 g) provides about 170 kcal.

Roughly 71 % of its calories come from fat, with 27 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in andre fødevarer on FoodFactly, where the median is 264 kcal per 100 g across 358.700 products.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

309kcal per 100 g
20 gprotein
1,8 gcarbohydrates
23,6 gfat
170kcal in serving, 55 g (55 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 309 kcal
Total fat L 23,6 g 30 %
Saturated fat L 8,2 g 41 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 64 mg 21 %
Sodium L 1.090 mg 47 %
Total carbohydrates L 1,8 g 0,7 %
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0 %
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 20 g 40 %
Vitamin A L 0,002 µg0 %
Vitamin C L 2,2 mg2 %
Calcium L 36 mg3 %
Jern L 0,65 mg4 %

% 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: 27 %Carbohydrates: 2 %Fat: 71 %309kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 27 %
  • Carbohydrates 2 %
  • Fat 71 %

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

Jern4 %Calcium3 %Vitamin C2 %Vitamin A0 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20 gin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 7 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of andre fødevarer (median 1,9 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of andre fødevarer (median 3,4 g)
  • Fat23,6 gin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 6,5 g)
  • Saturated fat8,2 gin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 1,9 g)
  • Sodium1.090 mgin the top quarter of andre fødevarer (median 240 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
A-vitamin, IE L2.730 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 546 kcal309 kcal
Protein 36,4 g20 g
Carbohydrates 3,3 g1,8 g
Fat 43 g23,6 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 2 mg1.090 mg

Product details

Brand
Hempler's
Barcode
0021834003807
Quantity
55 g
Label serving
55 g
Category
Andre fødevarer
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

PORK, FLAVORINGS, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, VINEGAR, PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPERS, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Eddike

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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 309 kcal. Serving, 55 g (55 g): about 170 kcal.

Is Chorizo high in protein?

Chorizo contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 55 g (55 g). About 27 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other andre fødevarer, that is among the highest quarter (median 7 g).

How many carbs are in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 1,8 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 23,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,2 g is saturated (41 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Chorizo?

100 g contains 1.090 mg of sodium, 47 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. februar 2025. 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

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2030554. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 25. juni 2017. Imported 6. november 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0021834003807. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23. februar 2025. Imported 6. november 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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