Chorizo
Chorizo contains 425 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 74 % of its calories come from fat, with 25 % from protein and 0,4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for viande on FoodFactly (416 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 425 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35 g | 45 % |
| Saturated fat L | 12 g | 60 % |
| Sodium L | 1 440 mg | 63 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,4 g | 0,1 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,4 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 27 g | 54 % |
% 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 25 %
- Carbohydrates 0,4 %
- Fat 74 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein27 gin the top quarter of viande (median 23 g)
- Sugars0,4 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 1 g)
- Saturated fat12 gbelow the median for viande (median 13,1 g)
- Sodium1 440 mgabove the median for viande (median 1 360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
carne de cerdo, pimentón sal, ajo y extracto de orégano,
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Aile
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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 425 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 27 g of protein per 100 g (54 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 25 % 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 0,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,4 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 35 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12 g is saturated (60 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1 440 mg of sodium, 63 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 27 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 8480017019967. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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