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Chorizo

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Nutri-Score E

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Chorizo

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Chorizo

in Chorizo Barcode 8422061004537
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
f
Environmental impact estimate

Chorizo provides 494 kcal per 100 g, with 1.6 g of sugars and 17 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Chorizo category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
45 g · High
Saturated fat
22 g · High
Sugars
1.6 g · Low
Salt
2.4 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 494 kcal 406 +22%
Total fat 45 g 33.9 +33%
Saturated fat 22 g 13.1 +68%
Carbohydrates 5 g 2.8 +77%
Total sugars 1.6 g 1.5 +7%
Protein 17 g 22.5 −24%
Salt 2.4 g 3.4 −30%

Category average across 1582 Chorizo products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other chorizo

Calories higher 10%
Sugars higher 39%
Salt lower 15%
Saturated fat higher 3%
Protein top 89%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Sold in
Spain
Barcode
8422061004537

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

Chorizo contains 494 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Chorizo?

Chorizo has 1.6 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 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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