Chorizo
Chorizo contains 280 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 sausage, 75 g (75 g) provides about 210 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 19% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 432 kcal per 100 g across 324 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 | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 22.7 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat L | 8 g | 40% |
| Trans fat L | 0.13 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 60 mg | 20% |
| Sodium L | 267 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Calcium L | 13.3 mg | 1% |
| Iron L | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium L | 267 mg | 6% |
% 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 19%
- Carbohydrates 8%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein13.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber1.3 gabove the median for meat (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1.5 g)
- Fat22.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 36 g)
- Saturated fat8 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 14 g)
- Sodium267 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,440 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Saint Agaûne Les Fines Tranches Spécialité de Chorizo Saint Agaûne | 285 | 38 g | 3.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Chorizo Saint Agaune | 285 | 38 g | 3.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Chorizo fort Bordeau Saint Agaune | 285 | 38 g | 3.5 g | 13.2 g |
| Mini chorizo x 8 Marque Repère | 275 | 17 g | 4.5 g | 21 g |
| Chorizo Santarrosano Chorizan | 275 | 14.2 g | 1.7 g | 23.3 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 280 kcal. Serving, 1 sausage, 75 g (75 g): about 210 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 1 sausage, 75 g (75 g). About 19% 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 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.3 g of fiber and 0 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 22.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8 g is saturated (40% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 267 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 2, 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 0625020227383. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 2, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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