Chorizo
Packaged product Viande Unearthed
Chorizo contains 499 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g) provides about 499 kcal.
Roughly 79 % of its calories come from fat, with 20 % from protein and 0,8 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in viande on FoodFactly, where the median is 432 kcal per 100 g across 324 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 | 499 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 44 g | 56 % |
| Saturated fat L | 17 g | 85 % |
| Sodium L | 3,2 mg | 0,1 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1 g | 0,4 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0,7 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50 % |
% 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 0,8 %
- 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
- Protein25 gabove the median for viande (median 23 g)
- Sugars0,7 gin the lowest quarter of viande (median 1,5 g)
- Fat44 gin the top quarter of viande (median 36 g)
- Saturated fat17 gin the top quarter of viande (median 14 g)
- Sodium3,2 mgin the lowest quarter of viande (median 1 440 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorizo Fort Winny | 499 | 17 g | 3,2 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo bâtonnets SECHOIR BODEGA | 500 | 24 g | 2 g | 44 g |
| Chorizo Sticks Argal | 500 | 24 g | 2 g | 44 g |
| El chorizo Palacios | 500 | 25 g | 1 g | 44 g |
| Chorizo Gaul | 498 | 18 g | 3 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo Extra Fort César Moroni | 498 | 18 g | 3 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo Fort aux piments rouges César Moroni | 498 | 18 g | 30 g | 46 g |
| Chorizo extra fort Le cesarin | 498 | 18 g | 3 g | 46 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 499 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g): about 499 kcal.
Is Chorizo high in protein?
Chorizo contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25 g in serving, 1 portion, 100 g (100 g). 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 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,7 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 44 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17 g is saturated (85 % of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chorizo?
100 g contains 3,2 mg of sodium, 0,1 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 31 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 5010292969805. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 31 octobre 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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