Chorizo
Packaged product Fleisch
Chorizo contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 1 ONZ, 28 g (28 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 72 % of its calories come from fat, with 24 % from protein and 4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in Fleisch on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 3.300 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 28,6 g | 37 % |
| Saturated fat L | 8,9 g | 45 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30 % |
| Sodium L | 1.610 mg | 70 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,6 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 21,4 g | 43 % |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Eisen L | 1,3 mg | 7 % |
% 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 24 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 72 %
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
- Protein21,4 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 14,3 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of Fleisch (median 0,7 g)
- Fat28,6 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 21,7 g)
- Saturated fat8,9 gabove the median for Fleisch (median 8,1 g)
- Sodium1.610 mgin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 800 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IE L | 0 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 21,4 g | 21,4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3,6 g | 3,6 g |
| Fat | 28,6 g | 28,6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1.607 mg | 1.610 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0076033561726
- Label serving
- 1 ONZ (28 g)
- Category
- Würste
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pork, salt, contains 2% or less of paprika, wine, dextrose, sugar, garlic, flavorings, spices, sodium erythorbate, lactic acid starter culture, sodium nitrite.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Sausages Chappell Hill | 357 | 14,3 g | 0 g | 32,1 g |
| Mild Country Sausage Tennessee Pride | 357 | 16,1 g | 0 g | 30,4 g |
| Cocktail smokies sausage, cheese Spartan | 357 | 21,4 g | 5,4 g | 32,1 g |
| Original summer sausage Klement's | 357 | 17,9 g | 1,8 g | 30,4 g |
| Usinger's, beef summer sausage Usinger's | 357 | 16,1 g | 1,8 g | 32,1 g |
| Uncured Beef Summer Sausage Usinger's | 357 | 16,1 g | 1,8 g | 32,1 g |
| Polska Kielbasa Eckrich | 357 | 12,5 g | 8,9 g | 30,4 g |
| Smoked Paprika Chorizo Gusto | 357 | 28,6 g | 0 g | 25 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 357 kcal. Serving, 1 ONZ, 28 g (28 g): about 100 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 21,4 g of protein per 100 g (43 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in Serving, 1 ONZ, 28 g (28 g). About 24 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Fleisch, that is among the highest quarter (median 14,3 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 3,6 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 28,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8,9 g is saturated (45 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1.610 mg of sodium, 70 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23. April 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. 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 2126243. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 14. Juni 2018. Imported 6. November 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0076033561726. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 23. April 2020. Imported 7. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.