Chorizo extra fort

Packaged product Viande Le cesarin

Chorizo extra fort contains 498 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 250 g (250 g) provides about 1 245 kcal.

Roughly 83 % of its calories come from fat, with 14 % 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 428 kcal per 100 g across 359 products.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Chorizo extra fort by Le cesarin, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
498kcal per 100 g
18 gprotein
3 gcarbohydrates
46 gfat
1 245kcal in serving, 250 g (250 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 498 kcal
Total fat L 46 g 59 %
Saturated fat L 18 g 90 %
Sodium L 1 440 mg 63 %
Total carbohydrates L 3 g 1 %
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0 %
Total sugars L 2,5 g
Added sugars L 3,1 g 6 %
Protein L 18 g 36 %

% 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: 14 %Carbohydrates: 2 %Fat: 83 %498kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 14 %
  • Carbohydrates 2 %
  • Fat 83 %

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

Nutritional insights

  • Protein18 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 22,7 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 0,4 g)
  • Sugars2,5 gin the top quarter of viande (median 1,5 g)
  • Fat46 gin the top quarter of viande (median 35,1 g)
  • Saturated fat18 gin the top quarter of viande (median 13,6 g)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Le cesarin
Barcode
20239589
Quantity
250 gr
Label serving
250 g
Category
chorizo
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

pork meat (origin: france, spain), salt, sweet chilli, spices, aromatic plants, lactose, glucose syrup, sugar, flavourings, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservatives: potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite, ferments, shell: natural pork casing, surface treatments: preservatives: potassium sorbate, natamycin, possible traces of mustard, soy and nuts, fr 100 g of extra sharp chorizo are made from 142 g of pork, lidl

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Chorizo Unearthed 499 25 g 1 g 44 g
Chorizo Extra-fort Carrefour 497 20 g 2,9 g 45 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chorizo extra fort?

100 g of Chorizo extra fort has 498 kcal. Serving, 250 g (250 g): about 1 245 kcal.

Is Chorizo extra fort high in protein?

Chorizo extra fort contains 18 g of protein per 100 g (36 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 45 g in serving, 250 g (250 g). About 14 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other viande, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22,7 g).

How many carbs are in Chorizo extra fort?

Chorizo extra fort has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2,5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Chorizo extra fort?

Chorizo extra fort contains 46 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18 g is saturated (90 % of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Chorizo extra fort?

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 18 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 20239589. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 18 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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