Chorizo
Packaged product Meat
Chorizo contains 461 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 416 kcal per 100 g across 559 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
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 | 461 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 39.3 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat L | 14.3 g | 72% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 1,250 mg | 54% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.8 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Iron 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein25 gabove the median for meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.19 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat39.3 gabove the median for meat (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gabove the median for meat (median 13.1 g)
- Sodium1,250 mgbelow the median for meat (median 1,360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 461 kcal | 461 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 39.3 g | 39.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,250 mg | 1,250 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0080046262266
- Quantity
- 14 oz
- Category
- Chorizos
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorizo extra picante Señora Julia | 461 | 24.8 g | 1.3 g | 39.6 g |
| Chorizo barbecue fort Elpozo | 461 | 14 g | 4.5 g | 43 g |
| Chorizo doux Elpozo | 461 | 14 g | 4.5 g | 43 g |
| Chorizo Fort Elpozo | 461 | 14 g | 4.5 g | 43 g |
| Chorizo picante alejandro | 461 | 26 g | 1.6 g | 39 g |
| Chorizo de sarta clásico picante Alejandro | 461 | 26 g | 1.6 g | 39 g |
| Chorizo La Vie Claire | 461 | 28 g | 6.5 g | 36 g |
| Chorizo Ibérico de Cebo Bell | 461 | 24 g | 1.3 g | 40 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 461 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 1.8 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 39.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1,250 mg of sodium, 54% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 30, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0080046262266. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 30, 2023. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2571295. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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