Basque chorizo
Packaged product Other Foods Independent Meat Co.
Basque chorizo contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 link, 85 g (85 g) provides about 240 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from fat, with 15% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other foods on FoodFactly (264 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25.9 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat L | 9.4 g | 47% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium L | 706 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Vitamin C L | 21.2 mg | 24% |
| Iron L | 0.42 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 15%
- Fat 85%
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
- Protein10.6 gabove the median for other foods (median 7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat25.9 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 6.5 g)
- Saturated fat9.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium706 mgin the top quarter of other foods (median 240 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 588 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 | 282 kcal | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 10.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 25.9 g | 25.9 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 706 mg | 706 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Independent Meat Co.
- Barcode
- 0076788700135
- Quantity
- 24 oz
- Label serving
- 1 link (85 g)
- Category
- Other Foods
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pork, water, bell peppers, salt, containing less than 2% of flavoring, sodium lactate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 Basque chorizo?
100 g of Basque chorizo has 282 kcal. Serving, 1 link, 85 g (85 g): about 240 kcal.
Is Basque chorizo high in protein?
Basque chorizo contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in serving, 1 link, 85 g (85 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is above the median (median 7 g).
How many carbs are in Basque chorizo?
Basque chorizo has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Basque chorizo?
Basque chorizo contains 25.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.4 g is saturated (47% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Basque chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Basque chorizo?
100 g contains 706 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 28, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2035085. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 21, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0076788700135. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 28, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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