Chorizo extra
Chorizo extra contains 224 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 46% 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.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 224 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat L | 3,8 g | 19% |
| Sodium L | 800 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 2,7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0,046 g | 0,1% |
| Protein L | 26 g | 52% |
% 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 46%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 48%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein26 gin the top quarter of carne (median 23 g)
- Sugars2,7 gin the top quarter of carne (median 1 g)
- Fat12 gin the lowest quarter of carne (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat3,8 gin the lowest quarter of carne (median 13,1 g)
- Sodium800 mgin the lowest quarter of carne (median 1.360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Carne de cerdo, aceite girasol, estabilizante (cloruro potasico, especias, lactosa, dextrina, proteina de soja, proteinas de leche, sal, dextrosa, antioxidante(ascorbato sodico), conservadores, "(nitrato potasico, nitrito Sodico) aroma natural y colorante (cochinilla)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Aceite de girasolSalt
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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 extra?
100 g of Chorizo extra has 224 kcal.
Is Chorizo extra high in protein?
Chorizo extra contains 26 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 46% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other carne, that is among the highest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo extra?
Chorizo extra has 3,1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chorizo extra?
Chorizo extra contains 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3,8 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo extra?
100 g contains 800 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 27 de marzo 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 8425545151345. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27 de marzo de 2026. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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