Pork chorizo
Packaged product Meat
Pork chorizo contains 169 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2.5 onz, 71 g (71 g) provides about 120 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 30% 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 263 kcal per 100 g across 3,988 products.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 169 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 246 mg | 82% |
| Sodium L | 986 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars L | 1.4 g | |
| Protein L | 12.7 g | 25% |
| Calcium L | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Potassium L | 197 mg | 4% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 10%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein12.7 gbelow the median for meat (median 14.3 g)
- Fiber2.8 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars1.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.7 g)
- Fat11.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 22 g)
- Saturated fat4.2 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 8.2 g)
- Sodium986 mgin the top quarter of meat (median 800 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 | 169 kcal | 169 kcal |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g | 11.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 2.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 986 mg | 986 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0048696001505
- Label serving
- 2.5 ONZ (71 g)
- Category
- Sausages
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pork salivary glands, lymph nodes and fat, water, paprika, soy flour grits, salt (salt, yellow prussiate of soda [anticaking]), vinegar, pork, spices, isolated soy product, red pepper, cure (salt, sodium nitrite, red#3) garlic powder.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pork chorizo?
100 g of Pork chorizo has 169 kcal. Serving, 2.5 onz, 71 g (71 g): about 120 kcal.
Is Pork chorizo high in protein?
Pork chorizo contains 12.7 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in serving, 2.5 onz, 71 g (71 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 14.3 g).
How many carbs are in Pork chorizo?
Pork chorizo has 4.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Pork chorizo?
Pork chorizo contains 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.2 g is saturated (21% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Pork chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Pork chorizo?
100 g contains 986 mg of sodium, 43% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2384561. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 24, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0048696001505. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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