Chorizo
Packaged product Meat Old Timer
Chorizo contains 192 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 link, 84 g (84 g) provides about 161 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from protein and 10% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 416 kcal per 100 g across 559 products.
100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Sodium L | 1,981 mg | 86% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars L | 2.4 g | |
| Protein L | 19 g | 38% |
| Calcium L | 26.2 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Potassium L | 254 mg | 5% |
% 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 40%
- Carbohydrates 10%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein19 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.19 g)
- Sugars2.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat10.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 13.1 g)
- Sodium1,981 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 1,360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Old Timer
- Barcode
- 0070020751640
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Label serving
- 1 link (84 g)
- Category
- Chorizos
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Chorizo apco | 179 | 19.6 g | 1.8 g | 10.7 g |
| Chorizo ring Sainsbury's | 171 | 9.4 g | 23.8 g | 4.1 g |
| Chorizo Chorizo De San Manuel | 213 | 12 g | 2.7 g | 16 g |
| Chorizo Silva Sausage Co. Inc. | 214 | 19.6 g | 3.6 g | 16.1 g |
| Chorizo ABBOT'S | 165 | 17.6 g | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Chorizo de poulet Micarna | 221 | 31 g | 1.5 g | 10 g |
| Chorizo extra Boadas | 224 | 26 g | 3.1 g | 12 g |
| Chorizo Apache | 226 | 9.5 g | 2.4 g | 20.2 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 192 kcal. Serving, 1 link, 84 g (84 g): about 161 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in serving, 1 link, 84 g (84 g). About 40% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 2.4 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 10.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1,981 mg of sodium, 86% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated November 12, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0070020751640. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated November 12, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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