Uncured chorizo
Uncured chorizo provides 321 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 28.6 g of protein. That is 100% 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 Sausages category. Contains: pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | 90 kcal | 276 +16% | |
| Total fat | 25 g | 7 g | 9% | 22.4 +12% |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 8.4 +7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1 g | 0% | 2.9 +21% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 1.2 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 8 g | 16% | 15.8 +81% |
| Salt | 4.3 g | 1.2 g | 2.2 +93% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6783 Sausages products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 36% 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 sausages
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Pork, sea salt, less than 2% of the following: spanish paprika, turbinado sugar, spices, natural flavoring, organic wine, lactic acid starter culture.
- Allergens
- Pork
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0736436306316
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Uncured chorizo?
Uncured chorizo contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Uncured chorizo?
Uncured chorizo has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Uncured 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 Uncured chorizo vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Uncured chorizo contain?
According to the label data it contains: 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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