Calories in Chorizo
1 slice of chorizo (15 g) has 51 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0.4 g of carbohydrates. Per 100 grams, chorizo has 341 calories.
Most of the calories in chorizo come from fat (74%). Chorizo is a good source of protein, with 19 g per 100 g, high in sodium (983 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (9.5 g per 100 g). It has more calories per gram than 94% of the 480 meat in our database.
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Common amounts of chorizo with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 15 g | 51 | 2.9 g | 4.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 breakfast size link | 20 g | 68 | 3.9 g | 5.6 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 97 | 5.5 g | 8 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 slices | 30 g | 102 | 5.8 g | 8.4 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 patty | 35 g | 119 | 6.8 g | 9.8 g | 0.9 g |
| 2 breakfast size links | 40 g | 136 | 7.7 g | 11 g | 1.1 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 171 | 9.7 g | 14 g | 1.3 g |
| 2 patties | 70 g | 239 | 14 g | 20 g | 1.8 g |
| 1/2 cup | 70 g | 239 | 14 g | 20 g | 1.8 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 341 | 19 g | 28 g | 2.6 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 387 | 22 g | 32 g | 3 g |
| 1 cup | 140 g | 477 | 27 g | 39 g | 3.7 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 682 | 39 g | 56 g | 5.3 g |
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Chorizo: common questions
How many calories are in 1 slice of chorizo?
1 slice of chorizo (15 g) has 51 calories.
How many calories are in 100 grams of chorizo?
100 grams of chorizo has 341 calories, 19 g of protein, 28 g of fat and 2.6 g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in chorizo?
Chorizo has 19 g of protein per 100 g. 1 slice of chorizo gives you 2.9 g.
Is chorizo high in calories?
Chorizo has 341 calories per 100 g. It has more calories per gram than 94% of the 480 meat in our database. A 2,000 calorie day fits about 587 g of it.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706179. Original description: Chorizo. Portion weights are USDA household measures.