Chorizo
Packaged product Fleisch Carrefour
Chorizo contains 486 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 81 % of its calories come from fat, with 15 % 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 428 kcal per 100 g across 359 products.
100 g provides 53 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 34 % of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 28 % of the Daily Value for Iodin.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 486 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 44 g | 56 % |
| Saturated fat L | 16 g | 80 % |
| Cholesterol L | 59,6 mg | 20 % |
| Sodium L | 1.600 mg | 70 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5,5 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 1,4 g | 5 % |
| Total sugars L | 4,1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 11,8 g | 24 % |
| Protein L | 18 g | 36 % |
| Vitamin A L | 3,5 µg | 0,4 % |
| Vitamin C L | 1,8 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin D L | 0,39 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin E L | 1,3 mg | 8 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,64 mg | 53 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,17 mg | 13 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5,5 mg | 34 % |
| Pantothensäure (B5) L | 0,58 mg | 12 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,39 mg | 23 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 9,5 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0,45 µg | 19 % |
| Calcium L | 16,9 mg | 1 % |
| Eisen L | 1,3 mg | 7 % |
| Magnesium L | 29,2 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphor L | 187 mg | 15 % |
| Kalium L | 393 mg | 8 % |
| Zink L | 2 mg | 18 % |
| Kupfer L | 0,083 mg | 9 % |
| Mangan L | 0,091 mg | 4 % |
| Selen L | 13,2 µg | 24 % |
| Iodin L | 42,4 µg | 28 % |
% 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 15 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 81 %
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
- Protein18 gin the lowest quarter of Fleisch (median 22,7 g)
- Fiber1,4 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 0,4 g)
- Sugars4,1 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 1,5 g)
- Fat44 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 35,1 g)
- Saturated fat16 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 13,6 g)
- Sodium1.600 mgabove the median for Fleisch (median 1.440 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48,8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stärke L | 0,4 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-Carotin L | 3,4 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Wasser L | 48,8 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
Ingredients
Viande de porc, couenne de porc, dextrose, sel, paprika, piment de Cayenne, ail, fenouil, stabilisants : diphosphates et triphosphates, antioxydants : acide ascorbique et érythorbate de sodium, arômes naturels, conservateurs : nitrite de sodium et nitrate de potassium, colorants : carmins et extrait de paprika, ferments, boyau naturel de porc, traitement de surface : conservateurs : sorbate de potassium et natamycine. 107g de viande de porc mis en œuvre pour 100g de produit fini. Peut contenir des traces de lait, soja, moutarde, pistaches.
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 486 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 15 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Fleisch, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22,7 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 5,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,4 g of fiber and 4,1 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 44 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16 g is saturated (80 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (53 % DV), Niacin (B3) (34 % DV), Iodin (28 % DV), Selen (24 % DV) and Vitamin B6 (23 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1.600 mg of sodium, 70 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 19. März 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 3245414668508. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 19. März 2026. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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