Chorizo

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Chorizo

Espuña · 100 g

e
Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
297
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
8410060184602
Sold in
France

At a glance

Chorizo (Espuña) is a product in the category “Cured sausages”. It provides 297 kcal (1,238 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 245% more sugar than the median product in its category. It contains 44% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 39% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 4 additives: E160c - Paprika extract, E250 - Sodium nitrite, E301 - Sodium ascorbate, and E326 - potassium lactate. It is sold in France.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,238 kJ / 297 kcal 15%
Fat 21 g 30%
Saturated fat 7.3 g 37%
Carbohydrates 3.8 g 1%
Sugars 3.8 g 4%
Added sugars 1.2 g
Protein 24 g 48%
Salt 2.3 g 38%
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 1.2 %

*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 -28%
This product: 297 kcal Category median: 414 kcal
Sugars +245%
This product: 3.8 g Category median: 1.1 g
Fat -37%
This product: 21 g Category median: 33.4 g
Saturated fat -44%
This product: 7.3 g Category median: 13 g
Salt -39%
This product: 2.3 g Category median: 3.8 g
Protein 0%
This product: 24 g Category median: 24 g

Ingredients

Maigre de porc, gras de porc, stabilisant (lactate de potassium), sel, lactose (_lait_), _lait_ écrémé en poudre, ail, arômes, sucre, extrait de paprika, protéines de _lait_, antioxydant (ascorbate de sodium), conservateur (nitrite de sodium)

Allergens

Milk

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chorizo?

Chorizo contains 297 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 E160c - Paprika extract, E250 - Sodium nitrite, E301 - Sodium ascorbate, and E326 - potassium lactate.

Which allergens are in Chorizo?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Chorizo lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.

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