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Cooking Chorizo
Cooking Chorizo by Waitrose provides 458 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 15.8 g of protein. That is 66% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chorizo category. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 458 kcal | 406 +13% |
| Total fat | 43.2 g | 33.9 +27% |
| Saturated fat | 17.3 g | 13.1 +32% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5 g | 2.8 −82% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 1.5 −66% |
| Added sugars | 1.4 g | 1.5 |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 0.9 +135% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 22.5 −30% |
| Salt | 2.8 g | 3.4 −17% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1583 Chorizo products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other chorizo
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork, paprika, salt, maize dextrose, maize dextrin, garlic, paprika extract, stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium erythorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite).
- Allergens
- Pork
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169631744
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cooking Chorizo?
Cooking Chorizo contains 458 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Cooking Chorizo?
Cooking Chorizo has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cooking Chorizo healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Cooking Chorizo vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cooking Chorizo contain?
According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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