Chorizo

Packaged product Fleisch Palacios

Chorizo contains 489 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 78 % of its calories come from fat, with 21 % from protein and 0,6 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for Fleisch on FoodFactly (451 kcal per 100 g).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Chorizo by Palacios, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
489kcal per 100 g
26 gprotein
0,7 gcarbohydrates
43 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 489 kcal
Total fat L 43 g 55 %
Saturated fat L 16 g 80 %
Sodium L 1.440 mg 63 %
Total carbohydrates L 0,7 g 0,3 %
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0 %
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 26 g 52 %

% 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: 21 %Carbohydrates: 0,6 %Fat: 78 %489kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 21 %
  • Carbohydrates 0,6 %
  • Fat 78 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein26 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 22,8 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of Fleisch (median 0,5 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of Fleisch (median 1,6 g)
  • Fat43 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 38,3 g)
  • Saturated fat16 gabove the median for Fleisch (median 14,9 g)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Palacios
Barcode
8420878595255
Category
Chorizo doux
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Viande de porc, paprika, sel et ail, boyau de porc

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Chorizo doux Carrefour 497 20 g 2,9 g 45 g
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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 489 kcal.

Is Chorizo high in protein?

Chorizo contains 26 g of protein per 100 g (52 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 21 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Fleisch, that is among the highest quarter (median 22,8 g).

How many carbs are in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 0,7 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 43 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16 g is saturated (80 % 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 8420878595255. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 13. März 2026. Imported 6. November 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).

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