Chorizo

Packaged product Meat El Real Perla Negra

Chorizo contains 447 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (429 kcal per 100 g).

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

Chorizo by El Real Perla Negra, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
447kcal per 100 g
27.2 gprotein
1.3 gcarbohydrates
37 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 447 kcal
Total fat L 37 g 47%
Saturated fat L 15.1 g 75%
Sodium L 1,920 mg 83%
Total carbohydrates L 1.3 g 0.5%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0.5 g
Added sugars L 0.25 g 0.5%
Protein L 27.2 g 54%

% 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: 24%Carbohydrates: 1%Fat: 74%447kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 24%
  • Carbohydrates 1%
  • Fat 74%

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

Nutritional insights

  • Protein27.2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 23 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.35 g)
  • Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1.4 g)
  • Fat37 gabove the median for meat (median 35.1 g)
  • Saturated fat15.1 gabove the median for meat (median 13.6 g)
  • Sodium1,920 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 1,428 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
El Real Perla Negra
Barcode
8436559290135
Category
chorizo
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

.' Lean et Le bacon de porc ibérique, sel. paprika, sucre, LRCTOSE protéines de LRIT, I-RIT en poudre, émulsifiants (E-450i, 452i-E, E-451i), I huile d olive, oléorésine sage, correcteur acidité (E-331iii), conservateurs (E-252, E-250) antioxydant (&316, E-301) épices

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.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 8436559290135. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 13, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

100 g of Chorizo has 447 kcal.

Is Chorizo high in protein?

Chorizo contains 27.2 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 23 g).

How many carbs are in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 1.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.5 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 37 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.1 g is saturated (75% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Chorizo?

100 g contains 1,920 mg of sodium, 83% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 13, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.