Beef Chorizo

Packaged product Meat Cacique

Beef Chorizo contains 414 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2.5 1 serving, 70 g (70 g) provides about 290 kcal.

Roughly 85% of its calories come from fat, with 9% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (432 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 13% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Beef Chorizo by Cacique, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
414kcal per 100 g
10 gprotein
5.7 gcarbohydrates
40 gfat
290kcal in serving, 2.5 1 serving, 70 g (70 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 414 kcal
Total fat L 40 g 51%
Saturated fat L 21.4 g 107%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 107 mg 36%
Sodium L 814 mg 35%
Total carbohydrates L 5.7 g 2%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 10 g 20%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 29 mg2%
Iron L 2.3 mg13%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%

% 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: 9%Carbohydrates: 5%Fat: 85%414kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 9%
  • Carbohydrates 5%
  • 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

Iron13%Calcium2%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Magnesium0%Phosphorus0%Zinc0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein10 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.5 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1.5 g)
  • Fat40 gabove the median for meat (median 36 g)
  • Saturated fat21.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 14 g)
  • Sodium814 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,440 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Other components (2)
Caffeine L0 mg
Vitamin A, IU L1,790 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 304 kcal414 kcal
Protein 10 g10 g
Carbohydrates 4.3 g5.7 g
Fat 40 g40 g
Fiber 2.9 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 757 mg814 mg

Product details

Brand
Cacique
Barcode
0074562005087
Label serving
2.5 1 serving (70 g)
Category
chorizo
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Beef salivary glands and fat, chorizo seasoning (paprika, salt, spices, mustard, garlic powder), beef, vinegar, soy grits, sodium nitrite.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: VinegarSaltGarlic

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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 Beef Chorizo?

100 g of Beef Chorizo has 414 kcal. Serving, 2.5 1 serving, 70 g (70 g): about 290 kcal.

Is Beef Chorizo high in protein?

Beef Chorizo contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 2.5 1 serving, 70 g (70 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).

How many carbs are in Beef Chorizo?

Beef Chorizo has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Beef Chorizo?

Beef Chorizo contains 40 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Beef Chorizo contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Beef Chorizo?

100 g contains 814 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated September 10, 2026. 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 2081026. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated March 19, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0074562005087. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 10, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "BEEF CHORIZO". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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