Chorizo
Chorizo contains 318 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 68 % of its calories come from fat, with 28 % from protein and 4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in viande 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 | 318 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 24 g | 31 % |
| Saturated fat L | 9,8 g | 49 % |
| Sodium L | 1 456 mg | 63 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1,9 g | |
| Protein L | 22 g | 44 % |
% 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 28 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 68 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein22 gbelow the median for viande (median 23 g)
- Sugars1,9 gin the top quarter of viande (median 1 g)
- Fat24 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat9,8 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 13,1 g)
- Sodium1 456 mgabove the median for viande (median 1 360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 318 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 22 g of protein per 100 g (44 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 28 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is below the median (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,9 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 24 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9,8 g is saturated (49 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1 456 mg of sodium, 63 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 31 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 5400134335620. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 31 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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