Chorizo
Chorizo contains 232 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 62 % of its calories come from protein, with 31 % from fat and 7 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in viande on FoodFactly, where the median is 414 kcal per 100 g across 666 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 | 232 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7,9 g | 10 % |
| Saturated fat L | 2,9 g | 15 % |
| Sodium L | 2 200 mg | 96 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,8 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 2,7 g | |
| Protein L | 35,9 g | 72 % |
% 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 62 %
- Carbohydrates 7 %
- Fat 31 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein35,9 gin the top quarter of viande (median 23 g)
- Sugars2,7 gin the top quarter of viande (median 1 g)
- Fat7,9 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat2,9 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 13,2 g)
- Sodium2 200 mgin the top quarter of viande (median 1 360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15,5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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| Chorizo Apache | 226 | 9,5 g | 2,4 g | 20,2 g |
| Chorizo Hemgården | 239 | 13 g | 5,8 g | 18 g |
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| Chorizo Santarrosano montoya | 242 | 16,9 g | 3 g | 19,4 g |
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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 Chorizo?
100 g of Chorizo has 232 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 35,9 g of protein per 100 g (72 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 62 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is among the highest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 3,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 7,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2,9 g is saturated (15 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 2 200 mg of sodium, 96 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 17 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 3264057560932. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 17 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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