Cooking Chorizo
Packaged product Meat Waitrose
Cooking Chorizo contains 458 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from fat, with 14% from protein and 0.4% 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
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 | 458 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 43.2 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat L | 17.3 g | 87% |
| Sodium L | 1,132 mg | 49% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.5 g | 0.2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Protein L | 15.8 g | 32% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 0.4%
- Fat 86%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein15.8 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.19 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat43.2 gin the top quarter of meat (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat17.3 gin the top quarter of meat (median 13.1 g)
- Sodium1,132 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Pork, paprika, salt, maize dextrose, maize dextrin, garlic, paprika extract, stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium erythorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorizo artisanal Père Et Fils | 458 | 27 g | 3.8 g | 37 g |
| Chorizo artisanal Père et Fils | 458 | 27 g | 3.8 g | 37 g |
| Chorizo natural picante Sierra Noble | 458 | 25.5 g | 0.6 g | 39.3 g |
| Chorizo d’espagne doux Metro Chef | 458 | 26 g | 0.6 g | 39 g |
| Chorizo d'Espagne fort Metro | 458 | 26 g | 0.6 g | 39 g |
| Mini chorizo Berni | 458 | 26.9 g | 11.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Chorizo artisanal père et fils Père 3 Fils | 458 | 27 g | 3.8 g | 37 g |
| Chorizo fort LA ALEGRIA RIOJANA S.A. | 458 | 25.5 g | 0.6 g | 39.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cooking Chorizo?
100 g of Cooking Chorizo has 458 kcal.
Is Cooking Chorizo high in protein?
Cooking Chorizo contains 15.8 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Cooking Chorizo?
Cooking Chorizo has 0.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cooking Chorizo?
Cooking Chorizo contains 43.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.3 g is saturated (87% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Cooking Chorizo?
100 g contains 1,132 mg of sodium, 49% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. 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 5000169631744. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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