Chorizo
Chorizo contains 371 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2.5 onz, 70 g (70 g) provides about 260 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from fat, with 16% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat on FoodFactly (364 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 32.9 g | 42% |
| Saturated fat L | 11.4 g | 57% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 871 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A L | 171 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 1 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 81%
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
- Protein14.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber1.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.9 g)
- Fat32.9 gabove the median for meat (median 28.9 g)
- Saturated fat11.4 gabove the median for meat (median 11 g)
- Sodium871 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,463 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 571 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 | 371 kcal | 371 kcal |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 32.9 g | 32.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 871 mg | 871 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Fud
- Barcode
- 0645230056009
- Label serving
- 2.5 ONZ (70 g)
- Category
- Cured sausages
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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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 371 kcal. Serving, 2.5 onz, 70 g (70 g): about 260 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10 g in serving, 2.5 onz, 70 g (70 g). About 16% 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 2.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 32.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.4 g is saturated (57% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 871 mg of sodium, 38% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated December 22, 2020. 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 2067493. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0645230056009. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated December 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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