Chorizo fresco
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Chorizo fresco contains 157 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 429 kcal per 100 g across 382 products.
100 g provides 66% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 41% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 28% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 34.9 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat L | 12.3 g | 62% |
| Cholesterol L | 76.1 mg | 25% |
| Sodium L | 480 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.5 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0.89 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 16.7 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A L | 4.5 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.26 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.5 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.79 mg | 66% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 6.5 mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.65 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) L | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.58 µg | 24% |
| Calcium L | 9.9 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron L | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 27.8 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 219 mg | 17% |
| Potassium L | 369 mg | 8% |
| Zinc L | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper L | 0.067 mg | 7% |
| Manganese L | 0.013 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium L | 15.4 µg | 28% |
| Iodine L | 16.7 µg | 11% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 81%
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
- Protein16.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.35 g)
- Sugars0.89 gbelow the median for meat (median 1.4 g)
- Fat34.9 gbelow the median for meat (median 35.1 g)
- Saturated fat12.3 gbelow the median for meat (median 13.6 g)
- Sodium480 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,428 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 57.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Gamboa
- Barcode
- 8427009102726
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Category
- chorizo
- Packaging
- Plastic,Tray
- 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, sel, paprika de La Vera, ail naturel de Las Pedroñeras, E262.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 8427009102726. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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