Chorizo
Chorizo provides 253 kcal per 100 g, with 2.7 g of sugars and 16 g of protein. That is 119% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sausages category. Contains: milk, pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 link (75 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 253 kcal | 190 kcal | 276 −8% | |
| Total fat | 18.7 g | 14 g | 18% | 22.4 −17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.7 g | 5 g | 25% | 8.4 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 3 g | 1% | 2.9 +36% |
| Total sugars | 2.7 g | 2 g | 1.2 +119% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 2.7 g | 2 g | 4% | 1.2 +118% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 16 g | 12 g | 24% | 15.8 |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1.1 g | 2.2 −31% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6778 Sausages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 25% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 2.7 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
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Ingredients
Pork, seasoning mix (paprika, salt, lactose, dextrose, paprika and capsicum oleoresins, spices, garlic, natural and artificial pork flavors [salt, sugar, maltodextrin, palm oil], yeast extract, potato dextrin, sunflower oil), corn syrup solids, water, vinegar, natural flavorings
- Allergens
- MilkPork
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 link (75 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0038259126790
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 253 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (1 link (75 g)).
How much sugar is in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 2.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chorizo healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Chorizo vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Chorizo contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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