Chorizo
Packaged product Meat Cacique Inc.
Chorizo contains 257 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 414 kcal per 100 g across 666 products.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
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 | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 64 mg | 21% |
| 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 | 15.7 g | 31% |
| Calcium L | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Potassium L | 166 mg | 4% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 71%
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
- Protein15.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber2.9 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gabove the median for meat (median 1 g)
- Fat21.4 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 13.2 g)
- Sodium857 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 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 | 257 kcal | 257 kcal |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 15.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 857 mg | 857 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Cacique Inc.
- Barcode
- 0074562720508
- Quantity
- 48 oz
- Category
- Chorizos
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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?
100 g of Chorizo has 257 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 15.7 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, 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.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 21.4 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 (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 USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 30, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 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 2542395. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 29, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074562720508. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 30, 2023. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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