Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper

in Meals Barcode 0085239060780
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper provides 193 kcal per 100 g, with 2.4 g of sugars and 9.6 g of protein. That is 21% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals category. Contains: eggs, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
14.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
6 g · High
Sugars
2.4 g · Low
Salt
1.6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 5 pieces (83 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 193 kcal 160 kcal 178 +8%
Total fat 14.5 g 12 g 15% 7.9 +83%
Saturated fat 6 g 5 g 25% 2.8 +117%
Carbohydrates 6 g 5 g 2% 17.8 −66%
Total sugars 2.4 g 2 g 3.1 −21%
Dietary fiber 1.2 g 1 g 4% 2 −40%
Protein 9.6 g 8 g 16% 8.7 +10%
Salt 1.6 g 1.3 g 1.2 +35%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5052 Meals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Source of protein
20% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Low sugar
2.4 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 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 meals

Calories higher 32%
Sugars higher 37%
Salt higher 17%
Saturated fat higher 11%
Protein top 33%
Fiber top 57%

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

Ingredients

Pasteurized whole egg, red bell pepper, onions, potatoes (potatoes, salt, citric acid), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color, natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]), cream (pasteurized cream, carrageenan), vegetable protein sausage (water, textured soy protein, distilled vinegar, seasoning blend [spices, salt, dextrose, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder], soybean and/or canola oil, caramel color, salt, xanthan gum, paprika oleoresin), olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, modified corn starch, parsley, black pepper, soy lecithin.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
EggsMilkSoybeans

Additives 8

Moderate overexposure risk
E235 - Natamycin
Preservative
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
5 pieces (83 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0085239060780

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper?

Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper contains 193 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (5 pieces (83 g)).

How much sugar is in Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper?

Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper has 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Vegetarian chorizo & red pepper contain?

According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Milk, Soybeans. 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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