Chorizo
Chorizo contains 459 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 50 g (50 g) provides about 230 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for carne on FoodFactly (432 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 459 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 39 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat L | 14 g | 70% |
| Sodium L | 1.770 mg | 77% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4,9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 5,6 g | 11% |
| Protein L | 22 g | 44% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 77%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein22 gbelow the median for carne (median 23 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of carne (median 0,5 g)
- Sugars3,5 gin the top quarter of carne (median 1,5 g)
- Fat39 gabove the median for carne (median 36 g)
- Sodium1.770 mgin the top quarter of carne (median 1.440 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
pork, sweet pepper, salt, lactose, glucose syrup, flavourings, sucrose, spices and spice extract, antioxidant: e301, preservatives: e250-e252, ferments,
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 Chorizo?
100 g of Chorizo has 459 kcal. Serving, 50 g (50 g): about 230 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 22 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 50 g (50 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other carne, that is below the median (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 4,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3,5 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 39 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14 g is saturated (70% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1.770 mg of sodium, 77% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 4 de julio de 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 26013077. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 4 de julio de 2026. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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