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Chorizo is a seasoned, processed meat sausage, usually made from pork. The figures here are based on manufacturers' data, with no cooking method specified. It mainly provides fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 32g of fat, including 12g of saturated fat, alongside 24g of protein and 3.5g of salt.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Chorizo's salt and saturated fat content are worth noting for people monitoring their intake. Eating too much salt can raise blood pressure, while too much saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

395 kcal

Energy

1638 kJ

Fat

32g

of which saturates

12g

Carbohydrate

2.4g

of which sugars

1.1g

Fiber

1g

Protein

24g

Salt

3.5g

Alkohol

0g

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Kalium

240mg

Sodium

1400mg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Manufacturers' data). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Vidare läsning och referenser

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Senaste versionen
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Ursprungligen publicerad