Chorizo
Chorizo contains 518 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100 g (100 g) provides about 518 kcal.
Roughly 83 % of its calories come from fat, with 16 % from protein and 0,3 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in kød on FoodFactly, where the median is 432 kcal per 100 g across 324 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 | 518 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 48 g | 62 % |
| Saturated fat L | 18 g | 90 % |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,4 g | 0,1 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0,84 g | 2 % |
| Protein L | 21 g | 42 % |
% 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 16 %
- Carbohydrates 0,3 %
- Fat 83 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein21 gbelow the median for kød (median 23 g)
- Sugars0,2 gin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1,5 g)
- Fat48 gin the top quarter of kød (median 36 g)
- Saturated fat18 gin the top quarter of kød (median 14 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of kød (median 1.440 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Varkensvlees (81%)*. varkens - spek*, varkenscollageen*, zout, zeezout (zout, dieet - zout (kaliumchloride)). specijeren, knoflook, gluco - sestroop, varkenseiwit, dextrose, geconcentreerd rode bietensap, paprika, azijn, aroma, extract van paprika, antioxidant (E301), conser - veermiddelen (E235, E250), rook. * = Beter Leven Keurmerk 1 ster.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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| Les petits chorizos apéro Maison Milhau | 523 | 31 g | 2,9 g | 43 g |
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 518 kcal. Serving, 100 g (100 g): about 518 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 21 g of protein per 100 g (42 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21 g in serving, 100 g (100 g). About 16 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other kød, that is below the median (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 0,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,2 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 48 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18 g is saturated (90 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 24. juni 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 8710765962063. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 24. juni 2026. Imported 8. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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