Fresh Chorizo
Fresh Chorizo contains 314 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 pan fried link, 70 g, 70 grm (70 g) provides about 220 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 3,988 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 314 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 24.3 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat L | 8.6 g | 43% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 86 mg | 29% |
| Sodium L | 943 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.4 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 1.4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A L | 26 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 0.51 mg | 3% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 2%
- Fat 72%
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
- Protein20 gin the top quarter of meat (median 14.3 g)
- Sugars1.4 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.7 g)
- Fat24.3 gabove the median for meat (median 22 g)
- Saturated fat8.6 gabove the median for meat (median 8.2 g)
- Sodium943 mgabove the median for meat (median 800 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 314 kcal | 314 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 24.3 g | 24.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Sodium | 943 mg | 943 mg |
Product details
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet italian sausage Premio | 314 | 20 g | 1.4 g | 24.3 g |
| Käsewiener Original Radeberger | 314 | 14 g | 1.4 g | 28 g |
| Суджук телешки Мусан | 314 | 34.2 g | 1.6 g | 19.1 g |
| Weisswurst Wegmans | 314 | 10.6 g | 1.8 g | 29.2 g |
| Angus Beef Franks Nathan's | 314 | 9.8 g | 2 g | 27.4 g |
| Pickled sausage | 314 | 18.1 g | 2.1 g | 26 g |
| Hot italian sausage with real crusted red & black pepper Premio | 314 | 18.6 g | 2.9 g | 24.3 g |
| Sweet Italian Sausage Premio | 314 | 20 g | 1.4 g | 24.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fresh Chorizo?
100 g of Fresh Chorizo has 314 kcal. Serving, 1 pan fried link, 70 g, 70 grm (70 g): about 220 kcal.
Is Fresh Chorizo high in protein?
Fresh Chorizo contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 1 pan fried link, 70 g, 70 grm (70 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is among the highest quarter (median 14.3 g).
How many carbs are in Fresh Chorizo?
Fresh Chorizo has 1.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Fresh Chorizo?
Fresh Chorizo contains 24.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.6 g is saturated (43% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Fresh Chorizo?
100 g contains 943 mg of sodium, 41% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 25, 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
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2614863. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0028364123609. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 25, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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