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Chorizo

495 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g protein, 1 g carbs and 43 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

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Amount

Showing values for 100 g

495 kcal
Calories
25% of a 2000 kcal day
0 g
Protein
0% of calories
1 g
Carbs
1% of calories
43 g
Fat
99% of calories
Macro split
Protein 0%Carbs 1%Fat 99%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Fiber0g0% DV
Sugar1g
Saturated fat16g80% DV
Sodium1440mg63% DV

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

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN, unverified): 51055745 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 495 kcal per 100 g.

How much protein is in Chorizo?

Chorizo contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.

Is Chorizo keto-friendly?

With 1 g total carbs (about 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 16 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 80% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Is Chorizo high in sodium?

Yes — 1440 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 63% 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 (495 kcal), saturated fat (16 g), sodium (1440 mg). Overall that places it in band E.

How much Chorizo is 100 calories?

About 20 g of Chorizo equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.

Is Chorizo high in calories?

Yes — 495 kcal per 100 g makes it calorie-dense; a 50 g portion is already about 248 kcal.

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