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Chorizo

498 kcal per 100 g, with 18 g protein, 3 g carbs and 46 g fat. Full micronutrients and serving info below.

High proteinLow carbCalorie dense
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ChorizoNutri-Score ECompare
Amount

Showing values for 100 g

498 kcal
Calories
25% of a 2000 kcal day
18 g
Protein
14% of calories
3 g
Carbs
2% of calories
46 g
Fat
84% of calories
Macro split
Protein 14%Carbs 2%Fat 84%

Nutrition facts

per 100 g
Sugar2.5g
Saturated fat18g90% DV
Sodium1440mg63% DV

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

Source: Open Food Facts · Confidence: 90% · Barcode (EAN): 2204496026638 · Data last verified:

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Common questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 498 kcal per 100 g.

How much protein is in Chorizo?

Chorizo contains 18 g of protein per 100 g.

Is Chorizo a good source of protein?

Yes — 18 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 14% of its calories. That makes it a good protein source.

Is Chorizo keto-friendly?

With 3 g total carbs (about 3 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 18 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 90% 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 (498 kcal), saturated fat (18 g), sodium (1440 mg); points in favor come from protein (18 g). 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.

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