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Chorizo
Chorizo provides 461 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 25 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Chorizo category and comes in a 14 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 link (56 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 461 kcal | 258 kcal | 406 +14% | |
| Total fat | 39.3 g | 22 g | 28% | 33.9 +16% |
| Saturated fat | 14.3 g | 8 g | 40% | 13.1 +9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g | 1 g | 0% | 2.8 −37% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1.5 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Protein | 25 g | 14 g | 28% | 22.5 +11% |
| Salt | 3.1 g | 1.8 g | 3.4 −9% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1582 Chorizo products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 22% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 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.
Compared with other chorizo
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Quantity
- 14 oz
- Serving size
- 1 link (56 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0080046262266
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chorizo?
Chorizo contains 461 kcal per 100 g and about 258 kcal per serving (1 link (56 g)).
How much sugar is in Chorizo?
Chorizo has 0 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 E (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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