Chorizo
Chorizo contains 481 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 56.25 g (56.3 g) provides about 271 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 0.7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat 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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 481 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 41 g | 53% |
| Saturated fat L | 15 g | 75% |
| Sodium L | 1,320 mg | 57% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.8 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars L | 0.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 2.5 g | 5% |
| 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 0.7%
- Fat 77%
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 meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.19 g)
- Sugars0.8 gbelow the median for meat (median 1 g)
- Fat41 gin the top quarter of meat (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat15 gabove the median for meat (median 13.1 g)
- Sodium1,320 mgbelow the median for meat (median 1,360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Pork, Smoked Paprika (2%), Salt, Garlic, Dextrose, Paprika Extract, Preservatives (Sodium nitrite, Potassium nitrate), Antioxidant (Extracts of Rosemary)
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 481 kcal. Serving, 56.25 g (56.3 g): about 271 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 26 g of protein per 100 g (52% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.6 g in serving, 56.25 g (56.3 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 0.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 0.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15 g is saturated (75% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1,320 mg of sodium, 57% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 12, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5000128841078. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 12, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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