Chorizo
Packaged product Meat Unearthed
Chorizo contains 499 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 499 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 0.8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 398 kcal per 100 g across 26 products.
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 | 499 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 44 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat L | 17 g | 85% |
| Sodium L | 3.2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0.4% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0.7 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
% 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 0.8%
- Fat 79%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein25 gabove the median for meat (median 22.5 g)
- Sugars0.7 gabove the median for meat (median 0.6 g)
- Fat44 gin the top quarter of meat (median 29.1 g)
- Saturated fat17 gin the top quarter of meat (median 10.9 g)
- Sodium3.2 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,200 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorizo fort Auchan | 494 | 19 g | 3.6 g | 45 g |
| Spicy Chorizo Ring Sainsbury's | 490 | 22.7 g | 0.44 g | 38 g |
| Chorizo a la parrilla Lidl birchwood | 481 | 20 g | 4.2 g | 43 g |
| Véritable Chorizo Espagnol Extra Fort. Auchan | 518 | 25 g | 1 g | 46 g |
| Spicy chorizo Lidl Deluxe | 479 | 22 g | 2.7 g | 42 g |
| Chorizo Barbecue Noel | 478 | 20 g | 2.7 g | 43 g |
| Spanish Whole Chorizo Marks & Spencers | 469 | 24 g | 1.6 g | 40.7 g |
| Mini Chorizo Goikoa | 467 | 26.7 g | 0 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 499 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g): about 499 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25 g in serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 22.5 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 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 44 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17 g is saturated (85% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 3.2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 31, 2026. 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 5010292969805. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 31, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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