Chorizo Sausage
Chorizo Sausage contains 159 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1.0 pan fried ink, 82.0 g (82 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from fat 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 203 kcal per 100 g across 43,853 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 | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol L | 61 mg | 20% |
| Sodium L | 427 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 20.7 g | 41% |
% 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 52%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 42%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein20.7 gabove the median for meat (median 17.2 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.046 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat7.3 gbelow the median for meat (median 8.6 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gbelow the median for meat (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium427 mgabove the median for meat (median 394 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impossible Lite Ground Beef Impossible | 159 | 18.6 g | 8.9 g | 5.3 g |
| Black Angus Beef Skirt Aldi Black Angus | 159 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 7.9 g |
| Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) Hanover Ranch | 159 | 14.1 g | 5.3 g | 8.8 g |
| Pork Carnitas HEB | 159 | 16.8 g | 3.5 g | 8.8 g |
| Beef Round Boneless Top Round Bel Air | 159 | 22 g | 0 g | 7.9 g |
| Santa Maria Brand Marinated boneless beef bottom sirloin tri-tips Trader Joes | 159 | 18.5 g | 0.88 g | 8.8 g |
| Bulgogi Marinated Pork Whole Foods | 159 | 15.9 g | 7.9 g | 7.1 g |
| Bulgogi Marinated Pork Whole Foods Market | 159 | 15.9 g | 7.9 g | 7.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chorizo Sausage?
100 g of Chorizo Sausage has 159 kcal. Serving, 1.0 pan fried ink, 82.0 g (82 g): about 130 kcal.
Is Chorizo Sausage high in protein?
Chorizo Sausage contains 20.7 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17 g in serving, 1.0 pan fried ink, 82.0 g (82 g). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 17.2 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo Sausage?
Chorizo Sausage has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 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 Sausage?
Chorizo Sausage contains 7.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo Sausage?
100 g contains 427 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated May 6, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0851529002040. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 6, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
Product data from Open Food Facts, made available under the Open Database License. Values are as declared on the label; labels can change over time, so check the package you have.
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.