Chorizo

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Chorizo

Cumbreserrano · 150

e
Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
312
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
27067352
Sold in
Belgium, France

At a glance

Chorizo (Cumbreserrano) is a product in the category “Cured sausages”. It provides 312 kcal (1,296 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 127% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 26% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. Its salt content is close to the median of its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E120 - Cochineal, E1400 - Dextrin, E250 - Sodium nitrite, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate. It is sold in Belgium and France.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,296 kJ / 312 kcal 16%
Fat 24 g 34%
Saturated fat 9.6 g 48%
Carbohydrates 3 g 1%
Sugars 2.5 g 3%
Added sugars 1.9 g
Protein 21 g 42%
Salt 3.8 g 63%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*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”.

Energy -25%
This product: 312 kcal Category median: 414 kcal
Sugars +127%
This product: 2.5 g Category median: 1.1 g
Fat -28%
This product: 24 g Category median: 33.4 g
Saturated fat -26%
This product: 9.6 g Category median: 13 g
Salt 0%
This product: 3.8 g Category median: 3.8 g
Protein -12%
This product: 21 g Category median: 24 g

Ingredients

Viande de porc, gras de porc, sel, dextrose, dextrine, LACTOSE, portéine de LAIT, épices, antioxydant (ascorbate de sodium), conservateur (nitrite de sodium), colorant (cochenille), Minimum 135 g de viande de porc utilisée pour 100 g de produit fini, Peut contenir des traces de SOJA,

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

May contain traces of

Soybeans

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

Chorizo contains 312 kcal per 100 g.

Is Chorizo vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Chorizo contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Chorizo contain palm oil?

Possibly: some ingredients of Chorizo may be derived from palm oil.

Which additives does Chorizo contain?

Chorizo contains E120 - Cochineal, E1400 - Dextrin, E250 - Sodium nitrite, and E301 - Sodium ascorbate.

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