Chorizo

Packaged product Viande elpozo

Chorizo contains 476 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 79 % of its calories come from fat, with 17 % from protein and 4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more 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.

Chorizo by elpozo, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
476kcal per 100 g
20 gprotein
4,5 gcarbohydrates
42 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 476 kcal
Total fat L 42 g 54 %
Saturated fat L 14,5 g 73 %
Sodium L 1 400 mg 61 %
Total carbohydrates L 4,5 g 2 %
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars L 3,5 g
Added sugars L 6 g 12 %
Protein L 20 g 40 %

% 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: 17 %Carbohydrates: 4 %Fat: 79 %476kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 17 %
  • Carbohydrates 4 %
  • Fat 79 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20 gbelow the median for viande (median 23 g)
  • Sugars3,5 gin the top quarter of viande (median 1 g)
  • Fat42 gin the top quarter of viande (median 35 g)
  • Saturated fat14,5 gabove the median for viande (median 13,2 g)
  • Sodium1 400 mgabove the median for viande (median 1 360 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4,2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
elpozo
Barcode
8410843116578
Quantity
200 g
Category
Chorizos
Packaging
Plastic
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

FR CHORIZO FORT PUR PORC EDENS Maigre et poiltrine de porc (145 g de viandes de porc faiches pour obtenir 100 g de chorizoj sel, pihent fort (traces éventuelles de nitrate), lactose, sirop de glucose de mais, dextrose de mais, épices. Traitement de surface Conservateurs E-202, E-235. Boyau de porc comestibe Traces éventuelles de soja et protéine de Jait, Prol perte de poids par dessiccation. Condition sous atmosphère protectrice. Fermeture du boya rafe métallique. A retirer avant de coñsomnce,A onserver dans un endroit frais et sec ou Tal mel onsommer de préférence avant/ lot: Voir e emballag

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 476 kcal.

Is Chorizo high in protein?

Chorizo contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 17 % 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 4,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3,5 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 42 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14,5 g is saturated (73 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Chorizo?

100 g contains 1 400 mg of sodium, 61 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 30 octobre 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 8410843116578. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 30 octobre 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).

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