Spicy Spanish Chorizo

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Spicy Spanish Chorizo

Tesco Finest · 225 g

e
Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
462
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
5052910139979
Serving size
1/5 of a pack
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Spicy Spanish Chorizo (Tesco Finest) is a product in the category “Cured sausages”. It provides 462 kcal (1,914 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 18% less sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 12% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. Its salt content is close to the median of its category. Its ingredient list contains 2 additives: E250 - Sodium nitrite and E301 - Sodium ascorbate. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,914 kJ / 462 kcal 23%
Fat 40 g 58%
Saturated fat 15 g 73%
Carbohydrates 1.6 g 1%
Sugars 0.9 g 1%
Added sugars 1 g
Fibre 1.7 g 7%
Protein 23 g 45%
Salt 3.9 g 65%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 2 %

*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 +12%
This product: 462 kcal Category median: 414 kcal
Sugars -18%
This product: 0.9 g Category median: 1.1 g
Fat +21%
This product: 40.3 g Category median: 33.4 g
Saturated fat +12%
This product: 14.6 g Category median: 13 g
Salt +3%
This product: 3.9 g Category median: 3.8 g
Protein -6%
This product: 22.5 g Category median: 24 g

Ingredients

Pork, Salt, Paprika (2%), Dextrose, Garlic, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Nutmeg, Preservative (Sodium Nitrite), Oregano

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spicy Spanish Chorizo?

Spicy Spanish Chorizo contains 462 kcal per 100 g.

Is Spicy Spanish Chorizo vegan?

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

Does Spicy Spanish Chorizo contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Spicy Spanish Chorizo.

Which additives does Spicy Spanish Chorizo contain?

Spicy Spanish Chorizo contains E250 - Sodium nitrite and E301 - Sodium ascorbate.

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