Meat · Nutrition facts

Chorizo

428 kcal per 100 g, with 22.3 g protein, 5.1 g carbs and 35.3 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

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ChorizoNutri-Score ECompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

428 kcal
Calories
21% of a 2000 kcal day
22.3 g
Protein
21% of calories
5.1 g
Carbs
5% of calories
35.3 g
Fat
74% of calories
Macro split
Protein 21%Carbs 5%Fat 74%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Sugar4.1g
Saturated fat12.2g61% DV
Sodium1560mg68% DV

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

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN, unverified): 0000102005952 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 428 kcal per 100 g.

How much protein is in Chorizo?

Chorizo contains 22.3 g of protein per 100 g.

Is Chorizo a good source of protein?

Yes — 22.3 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 21% of its calories. That makes it an excellent protein source.

Is Chorizo high in saturated fat?

It has 12.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 61% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Is Chorizo high in sodium?

Yes — 1560 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 68% of the daily value.

Why does Chorizo have a Nutri-Score of E?

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (428 kcal), saturated fat (12.2 g), sodium (1560 mg); points in favor come from protein (22.3 g). Overall that places it in band E.

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 — 428 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 214 kcal.

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