Spanish Chorizo

by Tesco Finest 225g in Chorizo Barcode 5051277842591
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Spanish Chorizo by Tesco Finest provides 462 kcal per 100 g, with 0.9 g of sugars and 22.5 g of protein. That is 40% 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 and comes in a 225g pack. Contains: pork.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
40.3 g · High
Saturated fat
14.6 g · High
Sugars
0.9 g · Low
Salt
3.9 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 100 g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 462 kcal 462 kcal 406 +14%
Total fat 40.3 g 40.3 g 52% 33.9 +19%
Saturated fat 14.6 g 14.6 g 73% 13.1 +12%
Carbohydrates 1.6 g 1.6 g 1% 2.8 −43%
Total sugars 0.9 g 0.9 g 1.5 −40%
Added sugars 2.5 g 2.5 g 5% 1.5 +69%
Protein 22.5 g 22.5 g 45% 22.5
Salt 3.9 g 3.9 g 3.4 +14%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1583 Chorizo products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other chorizo

Calories higher 27%
Sugars lower 39%
Salt higher 30%
Saturated fat higher 38%
Protein top 51%

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

Ingredients

Pork, Salt, Paprika (2%), Dextrose, f Garlic, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Natamycin, Potassium Sorbate), Nutmeg, Oregano. Filled into natural casings. Prepared from 135g of Spanish Pork per 100g of Spanish Chorizo.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
Pork

Additives 4

High overexposure risk
E235 - Natamycin
Preservative
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
225g
Serving size
100 g
Sold in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Barcode
5051277842591

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spanish Chorizo?

Spanish Chorizo contains 462 kcal per 100 g and about 462 kcal per serving (100 g).

How much sugar is in Spanish Chorizo?

Spanish Chorizo has 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Spanish 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 Spanish Chorizo vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Spanish Chorizo contain?

According to the label data it contains: Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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