Calories in 1/2 Cup of Chorizo
1/2 cup of chorizo (70 g) has 239 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 14 g of protein, 20 g of fat and 1.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 23% protein, 74% fat and 3% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of chorizo has 119 and 3/4 cup of chorizo has 358 calories. Burning 239 calories takes about 43 minutes of brisk walking or 19 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Chorizo calories by serving size
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 1/2 cup of chorizo?
1/2 cup of chorizo weighs about 70 g and has 239 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of chorizo?
1/2 cup of chorizo has 14 g of protein, which is 27% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of chorizo?
1/2 cup of chorizo has 1.8 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much chorizo is 100 calories?
100 calories of chorizo is 29 g, about 2 slices of chorizo.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706179. Original description: Chorizo. Portion weights are USDA household measures.