Premium Chorizo
Premium Chorizo contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 56.699 g (56.7 g) provides about 101 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 416 kcal per 100 g across 559 products.
100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 54 mg | 18% |
| Sodium L | 554 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1.8 g | 0.7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Potassium L | 500 mg | 11% |
% 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 43%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein19.6 gbelow the median for meat (median 23 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 0.19 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1 g)
- Fat10.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 13.1 g)
- Sodium554 mgin the lowest quarter of meat (median 1,360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 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 | 179 kcal | 179 kcal |
| Protein | 19.4 g | 19.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 10.6 g | 10.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 547 mg | 554 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 Premium Chorizo?
100 g of Premium Chorizo has 179 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 56.699 g (56.7 g): about 101 kcal.
Is Premium Chorizo high in protein?
Premium Chorizo contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.1 g in serving, 1 portion, 56.699 g (56.7 g). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is below the median (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Premium Chorizo?
Premium Chorizo has 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Premium Chorizo?
Premium Chorizo contains 10.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Premium Chorizo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Premium Chorizo?
100 g contains 554 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 19, 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 2381542. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 18, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0019064100489. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 19, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "PREMIUM CHORIZO". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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