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Spanish chorizo
- Barcode
00516303- Category
- Cured sausages
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
At a glance
Spanish chorizo (Marks & Spencer) is a product in the category “Cured sausages”. It provides 469 kcal (1,942 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 64% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 20% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 11% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 5 additives: E202 - Potassium sorbate, E235 - Natamycin, E250 - Sodium nitrite, E252 - Potassium nitrate, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate. It is sold in United Kingdom.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrition facts | Per 100 g / 100 ml | % RI* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,942 kJ / 469 kcal | 23% |
| Fat | 41 g | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 78% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Added sugars | 0.7 g | |
| Fibre | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24 g | 48% |
| Salt | 4.2 g | 70% |
| Fruits, vegetables & legumes | 1.4 % |
*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Compared with similar products
Median values of 1,170 products in the category “Cured sausages”.
Ingredients
Pork (made with 130g Raw Pork per 100g of Chorizo), Curing Salt (Salt, Preservative: Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Ground Smoked Paprika (1.4%), Dextrose, Garlic Purée, Antioxidant: E301, Ground Nutmeg, Dried Oregano, Preservative (E202, E235), Sausages filled into Natural Pork Casings
Allergens
No allergens declared on the label.
Additives
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spanish chorizo?
Spanish chorizo contains 469 kcal per 100 g.
Is Spanish chorizo vegan?
No. The ingredient list of Spanish chorizo contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.
Does Spanish chorizo contain palm oil?
No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Spanish chorizo.
Which additives does Spanish chorizo contain?
Spanish chorizo contains E202 - Potassium sorbate, E235 - Natamycin, E250 - Sodium nitrite, E252 - Potassium nitrate, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate.
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