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High quality pork chorizo

Packaged product Meat Farmer John

High quality pork chorizo contains 300 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2.5 onz, 70 g (70 g) provides about 210 kcal.

Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 264 kcal per 100 g across 4,374 products.

100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for iron.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

300kcal per 100 g
15.7 gprotein
2.9 gcarbohydrates
24.3 gfat
210kcal in serving, 2.5 onz, 70 g (70 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 300 kcal
Total fat L 24.3 g 31%
Saturated fat L 8.6 g 43%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 71 mg 24%
Sodium L 571 mg 25%
Total carbohydrates L 2.9 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 15.7 g 31%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 0 mg0%
Iron L 2.1 mg11%

% 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: 21%Carbohydrates: 4%Fat: 75%300kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 21%
  • Carbohydrates 4%
  • Fat 75%

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

Iron11%Vitamin A0%Vitamin C0%Calcium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein15.7 gabove the median for meat (median 14.3 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest 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)
  • Sodium571 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 800 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L0 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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 300 kcal300 kcal
Protein 15.7 g15.7 g
Carbohydrates 2.9 g2.9 g
Fat 24.3 g24.3 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 571 mg571 mg

Product details

Brand
Farmer John
Barcode
0050500222587
Label serving
2.5 ONZ (70 g)
Category
Sausages
Nutri-Score
D as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Pork, seasonings (paprika, spices, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, modified cornstarch, sugar, sodium diacetate, paprika extract, citric acid), water, vinegar, sodium nitrite.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: VinegarSaltGarlicOnionSugar

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1851847. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated November 16, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0050500222587. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in High quality pork chorizo?

100 g of High quality pork chorizo has 300 kcal. Serving, 2.5 onz, 70 g (70 g): about 210 kcal.

Is High quality pork chorizo high in protein?

High quality pork chorizo contains 15.7 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 2.5 onz, 70 g (70 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 14.3 g).

How many carbs are in High quality pork chorizo?

High quality pork chorizo has 2.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in High quality pork chorizo?

High quality pork chorizo contains 24.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.6 g is saturated (43% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does High quality pork chorizo contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in High quality pork chorizo?

100 g contains 571 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.