Chorizo
Chorizo contains 226 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 84 g (84 g) provides about 190 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 17% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 398 kcal per 100 g across 78 products.
100 g provides 12% 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 | 226 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20.2 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat L | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol L | 65.5 mg | 22% |
| Sodium L | 452 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 9.5 g | 19% |
| Vitamin C L | 2.4 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 2.1 mg | 12% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 79%
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
- Protein9.5 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 22 g)
- Fat20.2 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 34 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 12.5 g)
- Sodium452 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,349 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Apache
- Barcode
- 0019064100496
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Label serving
- 1 serving (84 g)
- Category
- Chorizos
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Chorizo Old Timer | 192 | 19 g | 4.8 g | 10.7 g |
| Spanish Chorizo Morrisons | 261 | 18.5 g | 1.7 g | 20 g |
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| Chorizo Cacique | 271 | 14.3 g | 4.3 g | 22.9 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 226 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 84 g (84 g): about 190 kcal.
How much protein is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 9.5 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 1 serving, 84 g (84 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 20.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% 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 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 452 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated January 29, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0019064100496. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 29, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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