Chorizo
Chorizo contains 498 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 83 % of its calories come from fat, with 14 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in Fleisch 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
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 | 498 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 46 g | 59 % |
| Saturated fat L | 18 g | 90 % |
| Sodium L | 1.440 mg | 63 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 2,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2,5 g | 5 % |
| Protein L | 18 g | 36 % |
% 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 14 %
- Carbohydrates 2 %
- 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
- Protein18 gin the lowest quarter of Fleisch (median 23 g)
- Sugars2,5 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 1,5 g)
- Fat46 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 36 g)
- Saturated fat18 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 14 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Viande et gras de porc, piment rouge de Murcie selt lactose, plantes aromatiques, piment de Cayenne, sucre, dextrose, conservateurs : ascorbate de sodium, nitrate de potassium et nitrite de sodium, ferments. Boyau naturel de porc. 125 g de viande utilisés pour la préparation de 100 g de produit fini.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Zucker
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorizo Fort César Moroni | 498 | 18 g | 3 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo fort Le Césarin | 498 | 18 g | 3 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo extra fort Le cesarin | 498 | 18 g | 3 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo Fort aux piments rouges César Moroni | 498 | 18 g | 30 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo Extra Fort César Moroni | 498 | 18 g | 3 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo Fort Winny | 499 | 17 g | 3,2 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo Unearthed | 499 | 25 g | 1 g | 44 g |
| Chorizo Extra-fort Carrefour | 497 | 20 g | 2,9 g | 45 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 498 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 14 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Fleisch, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,5 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 46 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 1.440 mg of sodium, 63 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 13. 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 3449865257315. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 13. März 2026. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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