chorizo

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chorizo

el cierzo · 225g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
419
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
8436601020611
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

chorizo (el cierzo) is a product in the category “Cured sausages”. It provides 419 kcal (1,753 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 55% less sugar than the median product in its category. Its saturated fat content is close to the median of its category. It contains 17% less salt than the median product in its category. No E-number additives were identified in its ingredient list. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 1,753 kJ / 419 kcal 21%
Fat 35 g 50%
Saturated fat 14 g 70%
Carbohydrates 0.5 g 0%
Sugars 0.5 g 1%
Added sugars 0 g
Protein 25 g 50%
Salt 3.1 g 52%
Cholesterol 90 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 8.4 %

*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”.

Energy +1%
This product: 419 kcal Category median: 414 kcal
Sugars -55%
This product: 0.5 g Category median: 1.1 g
Fat +5%
This product: 35 g Category median: 33.4 g
Saturated fat +8%
This product: 14 g Category median: 13 g
Salt -17%
This product: 3.1 g Category median: 3.8 g
Protein +4%
This product: 25 g Category median: 24 g

Ingredients

Pork, pork fat, paprika, salt and garlic

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in chorizo?

chorizo contains 419 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?

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list of chorizo.

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