Chorizo
Packaged product Fleisch Ranchero
Chorizo contains 271 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 1 serving, 70 g (70 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 73 % of its calories come from fat, with 20 % from protein and 6 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for Fleisch on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 16 % of the Daily Value for Eisen.
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 | 271 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 22,9 g | 29 % |
| Saturated fat L | 7,1 g | 36 % |
| Cholesterol L | 179 mg | 60 % |
| Sodium L | 871 mg | 38 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4,3 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 2,9 g | 10 % |
| Total sugars L | 1,4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 14,3 g | 29 % |
| Calcium L | 30 mg | 2 % |
| Eisen L | 2,9 mg | 16 % |
| Kalium L | 166 mg | 4 % |
% 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 20 %
- Carbohydrates 6 %
- Fat 73 %
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
- Protein14,3 gbelow the median for Fleisch (median 14,3 g)
- Fiber2,9 gin the top quarter of Fleisch (median 0 g)
- Sugars1,4 gabove the median for Fleisch (median 0,7 g)
- Fat22,9 gabove the median for Fleisch (median 21,7 g)
- Saturated fat7,1 gbelow the median for Fleisch (median 8,1 g)
- Sodium871 mgabove the median for Fleisch (median 800 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
GLANDS LYN, SEASONINGE, MUSTARD SU, PORK, WATER, DEFATTEDE, NITRITE (TO
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 271 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 70 g (70 g): about 190 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 14,3 g of protein per 100 g (29 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in Serving, 1 serving, 70 g (70 g). About 20 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Fleisch, that is below the median (median 14,3 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 4,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,9 g of fiber and 1,4 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 22,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7,1 g is saturated (36 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Eisen (16 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 871 mg of sodium, 38 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 20. September 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0074562005346. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 20. September 2026. Imported 7. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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