Chorizo

51 calories in 1 slice (15 g). Per 100 g, protein: 19.3 g, carbohydrates: 2.6 g, fat: 28.1 g.

Among the other records in Sausages, per 100 g: more iron than 95%, and more potassium than 90%.

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Serving
1
= 15 g
51KCAL
Where the calories come from

Chorizo, 1 slice

51 calories

  • Protein2.9 g23% of calories
  • Carbs0.39 g3% of calories

    incl. 0 g fiber · 0 g sugars

  • Fat4.2 g74% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (15 g)
Amount per serving
Calories51
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2 g5%
Saturated Fat 1.4 g7%
Cholesterol 16.1 mg5%
Sodium 147 mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.39 g0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g
Protein 2.9 g
Vitamin D 0.23 mcg1%
Calcium 5.5 mg0%
Iron 0.35 mg2%
Potassium 65.3 mg1%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Vitamin B128% 0.18 µg
  • Niacin (B3)7% 1.1 mg
  • Vitamin B65% 0.083 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)5% 0.063 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)5% 0.055 mg
  • Choline3% 14.6 mg
  • Vitamin E2% 0.23 mg
  • Vitamin D1% 0.23 µg
  • Vitamin K1% 0.9 µg

Little or none: Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin C.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Selenium7% 3.9 µg
  • Sodium6% 147 mg
  • Zinc3% 0.33 mg
  • Phosphorus2% 31.1 mg
  • Copper2% 0.02 mg
  • Iron2% 0.35 mg
  • Potassium1% 65.3 mg
  • Magnesium1% 4.5 mg

Little or none: Calcium.

How it compares

Against other records in Sausages, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Iron

    Higher than 95%

    Same value as 0 of 20 other records.

    leastmost

  • Potassium

    Higher than 90%

    Same value as 0 of 20 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sodium

    Higher than 85%

    Same value as 0 of 20 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calories

    Higher than 80%

    Same value as 2 of 20 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calcium

    Higher than 80%

    Same value as 0 of 20 other records.

    leastmost

  • Protein

    Higher than 75%

    Same value as 0 of 20 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in chorizo?
1 slice (15 g): 51 calories; protein: 2.9 g, carbohydrates: 0.39 g, fat: 4.2 g.
How much protein is in chorizo?
19.3 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 23%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in chorizo?
2.6 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 65 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water46.3 g
Energy341 kcal
Protein19.3 g
Total lipid (fat)28.1 g
Carbohydrate, by difference2.6 g
Fiber, total dietary0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium, Ca37 mg
Iron, Fe2.3 mg
Magnesium, Mg30 mg
Phosphorus, P207 mg
Potassium, K435 mg
Sodium, Na983 mg
Zinc, Zn2.2 mg
Copper, Cu0.13 mg
Selenium, Se25.9 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg
Thiamin0.36 mg
Riboflavin0.42 mg
Niacin7.1 mg
Vitamin B-60.55 mg
Folate, total10 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food10 µg
Folate, DFE10 µg
Choline, total97.1 mg
Vitamin B-121.2 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE0 µg
Retinol0 µg
Carotene, beta0 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 µg
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.5 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)1.5 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)6 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated9.4 g
SFA 4:00.006 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 8:00.003 g
SFA 10:00.02 g
SFA 12:00.022 g
SFA 14:00.35 g
SFA 16:05.9 g
SFA 18:03 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated11.7 g
MUFA 16:10.57 g
MUFA 18:110.9 g
MUFA 20:10.25 g
MUFA 22:10.006 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated4.7 g
PUFA 18:24.2 g
PUFA 18:30.19 g
PUFA 18:40 g
PUFA 20:40.13 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.003 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.02 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.005 g
Cholesterol107 mg
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA Survey foods (FNDDS): foods as Americans report eating them, from What We Eat in America. FDC ID 2706179, published 2024-10-31. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.