Chorizo
Packaged product Carne Cacique
Chorizo contains 271 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 70 g (70 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 20% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in carne on FoodFactly, where the median is 416 kcal per 100 g across 559 products.
100 g provides 16% 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 | 271 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 22,9 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat L | 6,4 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol L | 179 mg | 60% |
| Sodium L | 857 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4,3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2,9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars L | 1,4 g | |
| Protein L | 14,3 g | 29% |
| Calcio L | 35,7 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 2,9 mg | 16% |
| Potasio L | 109 mg | 2% |
% 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 6%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein14,3 gin the lowest quarter of carne (median 23 g)
- Fiber2,9 gin the top quarter of carne (median 0,19 g)
- Sugars1,4 gabove the median for carne (median 1 g)
- Fat22,9 gin the lowest quarter of carne (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat6,4 gin the lowest quarter of carne (median 13,1 g)
- Sodium857 mgin the lowest quarter of carne (median 1.360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Spanische Chorizo, luftgetrocknet [in Scheiben] Dulano Selection/LIDL | 272 | 26 g | 1,5 g | 18 g |
| chorizo clasico San rafael | 270 | 11,3 g | 4 g | 23,2 g |
| Chouriço Extra Damatta | 270 | 22,5 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Chouriço de Carne Minho Pingo Doce | 273 | 21,5 g | 0 g | 20,8 g |
| Chouriço Mouro Continente | 269 | 22,8 g | 0,5 g | 19,5 g |
| High protein Chorizo rnpc | 268 | 36 g | 4 g | 12 g |
| Chorizo bocata El Conchel | 268 | 13,1 g | 3,1 g | 22,6 g |
| Chouriço de Quiaios Cevadas | 275 | 22,9 g | 1 g | 20,4 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 271 kcal. Serving, 70 g (70 g): about 190 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 14,3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 70 g (70 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other carne, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 4,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,9 g of fiber and 1,4 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 22,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6,4 g is saturated (32% 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 (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 857 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 30 de marzo de 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on 7 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 07457005. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 30 de marzo de 2023. Imported 7 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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