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Chorizo nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Chorizo, pork and beef
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Chorizo

Chorizo
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 28 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 455 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 2 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 8.4 (acidic)
Oxalates  ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. 0 mg
TOP 4% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 96% of foods
TOP 4% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 96% of foods
TOP 8% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 92% of foods
TOP 10% Calories ⓘHigher in Calories content than 90% of foods
TOP 11% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 89% of foods

Chorizo calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 455
Calories in 1 oz 129 28.35 g

Chorizo Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
28

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.4% 60% 13% 64% 35% 161% 93% 27% 5.2% 115%
Calcium: 24mg of 1,000mg 2.4%
Iron: 4.8mg of 8mg 60%
Magnesium: 54mg of 420mg 13%
Phosphorus: 450mg of 700mg 64%
Potassium: 1194mg of 3,400mg 35%
Sodium: 3705mg of 2,300mg 161%
Zinc: 10mg of 11mg 93%
Copper: 0.24mg of 1mg 27%
Manganese: 0.12mg of 2mg 5.2%
Selenium: 63µg of 55µg 115%

Mineral chart - relative view

1235 mg
TOP 4%
398 mg
TOP 18%
3.4 mg
TOP 27%
21 µg
TOP 45%
1.6 mg
TOP 46%
150 mg
TOP 53%
0.08 mg
TOP 63%
18 mg
TOP 66%
0.04 mg
TOP 68%
8 mg
TOP 82%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 4.4% 45% 0% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 1.5% 250% 53% 4%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E: 0.66mg of 15mg 4.4%
Vitamin D: 4.5µg of 10µg 45%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 1.9mg of 1mg 158%
Vitamin B2: 0.9mg of 1mg 69%
Vitamin B3: 15mg of 16mg 96%
Vitamin B5: 3.4mg of 5mg 67%
Vitamin B6: 1.6mg of 1mg 122%
Folate: 6µg of 400µg 1.5%
Vitamin B12: 6µg of 2µg 250%
Choline: 290mg of 550mg 53%
Vitamin K: 4.8µg of 120µg 4%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.63 mg
TOP 14%
0.53 mg
TOP 23%
0.3 mg
TOP 26%
2 µg
TOP 31%
5.1 mg
TOP 32%
1.1 mg
TOP 33%
Vitamin D
1.5 µg
TOP 42%
97 mg
TOP 51%
1.6 µg
TOP 70%
0.22 mg
TOP 74%
2 µg
TOP 90%
0 mg
TOP 100%
0 IU
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

25% 38% 2% 31% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 48%
24.1 g of 50 g
24.1 g (48% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 59%
38.3 g of 65 g
38.3 g (59% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
1.9 g of 300 g
1.9 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
31.9 g of 2,000 g
31.9 g (2% of DV )
Other:
3.9 g
3.9 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 298% 421% 473% 188% 345% 134% 197% 151% 309%
Tryptophan: 834mg of 280mg 298%
Threonine: 4419mg of 1,050mg 421%
Isoleucine: 6618mg of 1,400mg 473%
Leucine: 5124mg of 2,730mg 188%
Lysine: 7242mg of 2,100mg 345%
Methionine: 1410mg of 1,050mg 134%
Phenylalanine: 3447mg of 1,750mg 197%
Valine: 2742mg of 1,820mg 151%
Histidine: 2163mg of 700mg 309%

Fat type information

40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.5 g

All nutrients for Chorizo per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 455kcal 23% 10% 9.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 24g 57% 14% 8.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 38g 59% 4% 1.1 times more than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Carbs 1.9g 1% 68% 15.1 times less than RiceRice
Net carbs 1.9g N/A 66% 29.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Cholesterol 88mg 29% 16% 4.2 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 1.5µg 15% 42% 1.5 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 18mg 4% 66% 7.8 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 8mg 1% 82% 15.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 398mg 12% 18% 2.7 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.6mg 20% 46% 1.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 0g N/A 100% N/ACoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 63% 1.8 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.4mg 31% 27% 1.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 150mg 21% 53% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1235mg 54% 4% 2.5 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1% 74% 6.6 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.04mg 2% 68%
Selenium 21µg 38% 45%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 53% 14% 2.4 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 23% 26% 2.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 5.1mg 32% 32% 1.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 22% 33% Equal to Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 41% 23% 4.5 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 2µg 83% 31% 2.9 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1% 70% 63.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 2µg 1% 90% 30.5 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Choline 97mg 18% 51%
Saturated Fat 14g 72% 8% 2.4 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 18g N/A 11% 1.9 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 3.5g N/A 22% 13.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.28mg 0% 53% 1.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 1.5mg 0% 43% 2 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 2.2mg 0% 42% 2.4 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.7mg 0% 60% 1.4 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.4mg 0% 48% 5.3 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.47mg 0% 66% 4.9 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0% 48% 1.7 times more than EggEgg
Valine 0.91mg 0% 66% 2.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.72mg 0% 57% Equal to Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 455
% Daily Value*
59%
Total Fat 38g
65%
Saturated Fat 14g
0
Trans Fat 0g
29%
Cholesterol 88mg
54%
Sodium 1235mg
0.62%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 24g
Vitamin D 61mcg 10%

Calcium 8mg 0.8%

Iron 1.6mg 20%

Potassium 398mg 12%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
limit break
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Chorizo nutrition infographic

Chorizo nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

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