Chorizo
Chorizo contains 210 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 50 g (50 g) provides about 105 kcal.
Roughly 63 % of its calories come from fat, with 37 % from protein 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 416 kcal per 100 g across 559 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 210 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12 g | 15 % |
| Saturated fat L | 6 g | 30 % |
| Cholesterol L | 52 mg | 17 % |
| Sodium L | 744 mg | 32 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 16 g | 32 % |
% 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 37 %
- Fat 63 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein16 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 23 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 0,19 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1 g)
- Fat12 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat6 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 13,1 g)
- Sodium744 mgin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1.360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Kiener
- Barcode
- 7452000501491
- Quantity
- 450 g
- Label serving
- 50 g
- Category
- Chorizos Formand
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Carne de cerdo, grasa, agua, proteína de soya, vinagre, sal, fostato, nitrito de sodio, condimento chorizo, cebolla en polvo, chile fino, glutamato monosódico, paprika, eritorbato de sodio, ajo en polvo y nuez moscada.
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 210 kcal. Serving, 50 g (50 g): about 105 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 16 g of protein per 100 g (32 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 50 g (50 g). About 37 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 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 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6 g is saturated (30 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 744 mg of sodium, 32 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 26. januar 2025. 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 7452000501491. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 26. januar 2025. Imported 8. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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