Chorizo: calories and nutrition facts
Chorizo has 425 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 3 slices (30 g), has 128 kcal.
- Calories
- 425 kcal
- Protein
- 23.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 1.2 g
- Fat
- 36.1 g
Per 100 g
Chorizo: how many calories?
Chorizo has 425 kcal per 100 g, with 23.5 g protein, 1.2 g carbs and 36.1 g fat. A 30 g serving (3 slices) has 128 kcal. That is more than the average for Meat, Eggs, Fish (183 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein22%
- Carbohydrates1%
- Fat77%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 128 kcal
- Protein
- 7.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 0.4 g
- Fat
- 10.8 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 425 kcal | 128 kcal |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 10.8 g |
| of which saturated fat | 14.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g | 0.4 g |
| of which sugars | 1.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 23.5 g | 7.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,690 mg | 507 mg |
| Water | 34 g | 10.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(425 kcal) | 21% |
| Fat(36.1 g) | 52% |
| of which saturated fat(14.3 g) | 72% |
| Carbohydrates(1.2 g) | 0% |
| of which sugars(1.2 g) | 1% |
| Protein(23.5 g) | 47% |
| Salt(4.23 g) | 70% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High protein (at least 20% of calories)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
Chorizo: frequently asked questions
Chorizo: how many calories per serving?
A 30 g serving (3 slices) has 128 kcal.
Chorizo: how much protein?
Chorizo contains 23.5 g of protein per 100 g, 47% of the 50 g reference intake.
Chorizo: how much fibre?
Chorizo provides 0.9 g of fibre per 100 g, 4% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Chorizo: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 24 g of this food.
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