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Chorizo

426 kcal per 100 g, with 29.4 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 34.3 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

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ChorizoNutri-Score DCompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

426 kcal
Calories
21% of a 2000 kcal day
29.4 g
Protein
28% of calories
0.1 g
Carbs
0% of calories
34.3 g
Fat
72% of calories
Macro split
Protein 28%Carbs 0%Fat 72%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Sugar0.1g
Saturated fat27.1g136% DV
Sodium440mg19% DV

% DV = share of the FDA daily value for the selected amount.

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN): 2688498021455 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 426 kcal per 100 g.

How much protein is in Chorizo?

Chorizo contains 29.4 g of protein per 100 g.

Is Chorizo a good source of protein?

Yes — 29.4 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 28% of its calories. That makes it an excellent protein source.

Is Chorizo keto-friendly?

With 0.1 g total carbs (about 0.1 g net carbs) per 100 g, it fits low-carb and keto eating patterns in normal portions.

Is Chorizo high in saturated fat?

It has 27.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 136% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Why does Chorizo have a Nutri-Score of D?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (426 kcal), saturated fat (27.1 g), sodium (440 mg); points in favor come from protein (29.4 g). Overall that places it in band D.

How much Chorizo is 100 calories?

About 23 g of Chorizo equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Is Chorizo high in calories?

Yes — 426 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 213 kcal.

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