Chorizo
Packaged product Viande Espuña
Chorizo contains 491 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 79 % of its calories come from fat, with 20 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 | 491 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 43 g | 55 % |
| Saturated fat L | 15 g | 75 % |
| Sodium L | 1 280 mg | 56 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1,9 g | 0,7 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 1,9 g | |
| Protein L | 24 g | 48 % |
% 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 20 %
- Carbohydrates 2 %
- 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
- Protein24 gabove the median for viande (median 23 g)
- Sugars1,9 gin the top quarter of viande (median 1 g)
- Fat43 gin the top quarter of viande (median 35 g)
- Saturated fat15 gabove the median for viande (median 13,1 g)
- Sodium1 280 mgbelow the median for viande (median 1 360 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irresistible Hot and Spicy Chorizo Coop | 491 | 25 g | 1,2 g | 43 g |
| Chorizo Ibérico azuaga | 491 | 26 g | 1 g | 43 g |
| Mini chorizo ibérico extra La Hacienda del Ibérico | 493 | 24 g | 1,3 g | 43,6 g |
| Chorizo Pirkka | 489 | 18 g | 3 g | 45 g |
| Chorizo Spar | 489 | 18 g | 3 g | 45 g |
| Chorizo Extra Hacendado | 489 | 26 g | 0,7 g | 43 g |
| Velita chorizo ibérico Félix de Múrtiga | 494 | 24 g | 1,3 g | 43,6 g |
| Chorizo ibérico MERCADONA | 494 | 24 g | 1,3 g | 43,6 g |
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 491 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 24 g of protein per 100 g (48 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 20 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is above the median (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 1,9 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 43 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15 g is saturated (75 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 1 280 mg of sodium, 56 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 19 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 8410060685901. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 19 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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