Chorizo
Chorizo contains 317 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 4 g (4 g) provides about 13 kcal.
Roughly 71 % of its calories come from fat, with 28 % from protein and 0,6 % 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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 317 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25 g | 32 % |
| Saturated fat L | 9,4 g | 47 % |
| Sodium L | 1 680 mg | 73 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0,5 g | 0,2 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 22,5 g | 45 % |
% 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 0,6 %
- Fat 71 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein22,5 gbelow the median for viande (median 23 g)
- Sugars0,5 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 1 g)
- Fat25 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat9,4 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 13,1 g)
- Sodium1 680 mgin the top quarter of viande (median 1 360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Schweinefleisch, Speck, Speisesalz, Dextrin, Paprika, Knoblauch, Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat ; Oregano, Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit, Kaliumnitrat; Reifekulturen. 100g des Endprodukts werden aus 135 g Schweinefleisch hergestellt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 317 kcal. Serving, 4 g (4 g): about 13 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 22,5 g of protein per 100 g (45 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,9 g in serving, 4 g (4 g). 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 0,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,5 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 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9,4 g is saturated (47 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1 680 mg of sodium, 73 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 25 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7 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 4311501482391. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 25 mars 2026. Imported 7 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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