Chicharrón

Chicharrón by Barcel has 553 kcal per 100 g. One serving (90 g) is about 498 kcal.

Chicharrón contains 61.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 55.3 g per 90 g serving.

Yes — 61.4 g of protein per 100 g, supplying 44% of its calories. That makes it an excellent protein source.

With 0 g total carbs (about 0 g net carbs) per 100 g, it fits low-carb and keto eating patterns in normal portions.

It has 6.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g — 32% of the daily value, which counts as high.

Yes — 1917 mg of sodium per 100 g, about 83% of the daily value.

Nutri-Score weighs negatives (calories, sugar, saturated fat, sodium) against positives (fiber, protein) per 100 g. Points against come from calorie density (553 kcal), saturated fat (6.4 g), sodium (1917 mg); points in favor come from protein (61.4 g). Overall that places it in band D.

About 18 g of Chicharrón equals 100 kcal. It is energy-dense, so small amounts add up quickly.