Calories in Chorizo: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
296 kcal (1,238 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 14/25/3.8 g
Serving (link, 60 g) — 178 kcal (743 kJ) · Nutri-Score E
Figures are for: Chorizo sausage, raw
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: high fiber: low
Is chorizo healthy?
Not really. Chorizo gets grade E on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the lowest of five — a sometimes food rather than an everyday one.
Against
- Saturated fat: 5.2 g per serving — 26% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
- Salt: 1.2 g per serving — 24% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving (link, 60 g) has 178 kcal, 8.2 g protein, 15 g fat and 2.3 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Chorizo is a paprika-spiced pork sausage from Spain and Mexico — about 25 g of fat per 100 g raw, and salty.
How many calories in chorizo: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: link, 60 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal | 178 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,238 kJ | 743 kJ |
| Protein | 14 g | 8.2 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 15 g |
| incl. saturated | 8.6 g | 5.2 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 3.8 g | 2.3 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 1.2 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 173859, “Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, raw” — the measured composition of this exact food, raw, as you weigh it before cooking, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 18%fat 76%carbs 6%
Vitamins and minerals in chorizo
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin B12 — 2 mcg, 83% of the Daily Value; niacin — 5.5 mg, 34% of the Daily Value; selenium — 19 mcg, 34% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: link, 60 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 0.9 mcg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.21 mg | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.31 mg | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 mcg | 1.2 mcg | 50% |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 185 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 149 mg | 89 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.7 mg | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 0.06 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 19 mcg | 11 mcg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 38 mg | 13% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Sausage, pork, chorizo, link or ground, raw” (FDC ID 173859, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Chorizo calories by weight, 20–150 g
30 g of chorizo has 89 calories and 50 g has 148. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g | 59 | 2.7 / 5 / 0.8 |
| 30 g | 89 | 4.1 / 7.5 / 1.1 |
| 50 g | 148 | 6.8 / 13 / 1.9 |
| 60 g — typical serving | 178 | 8.2 / 15 / 2.3 |
| 100 g | 296 | 14 / 25 / 3.8 |
| 150 g | 444 | 20 / 38 / 5.7 |
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Chorizo: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken boiled sausage | 175 | 13 / 13 / 2.5 |
| Chicken grilling sausages | 220 | 15 / 17 / 2 |
| Milk boiled sausage | 250 | 12 / 22 / 1.5 |
| Boiled sausage | 257 | 12 / 22 / 1.5 |
| Chorizo sausage, raw | 296 | 14 / 25 / 3.8 |
| Lyubitelskaya boiled sausage | 301 | 12 / 28 / 0.5 |
| Italian pork sausage, pan-fried | 324 | 18 / 26 / 1.9 |
| Bratwurst, cooked | 333 | 14 / 29 / 2.9 |
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (link, 60 g) is 178 kcal — roughly 58 min of easy walking or 22 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Chorizo: swaps and alternatives
Chorizo has a lot of saturated fat (8.6 g per 100 g) and a lot of salt (2 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair chorizo with
A serving of chorizo has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Similar foods with a better grade than chorizo
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 60 g, a typical serving of chorizo.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g | Sat. fat, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorizo | E | 178 | 8.2 | 0 | 5.2 |
| Chicken Nuggets | D | 178 | 9 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Ground Pork | C | 178 | 15 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Beef Steak | D | 163 | 16 | 0 | 4.2 |
Chorizo vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | 245 | 26 / 15 / 0 |
| Corned Beef | 251 | 18 / 19 / 0.5 |
| Sirloin Steak | 257 | 27 / 16 / 0 |
| Hot Dog Sausages | 266 | 11 / 24 / 2 |
| Lamb | 268 | 22 / 20 / 0 |
| Chorizo | 296 | 14 / 25 / 3.8 |
| Fried Pork | 340 | 22 / 28 / 0 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of chorizo?
100 g of chorizo has 296 calories, with 14 g protein, 25 g fat and 3.8 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of chorizo?
A serving (link, 60 g) has 178 calories: 8.2 g protein, 15 g fat and 2.3 g carbs.
What are the macros of chorizo?
Per 100 g: 14 g protein, 3.8 g carbs and 25 g fat. By calories that's about 18% protein, 6% carbs and 76% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of chorizo?
About 58 min of easy walking or 22 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 178 calories in a serving (link, 60 g).
What vitamins and minerals are in chorizo?
Per 100 g, chorizo is richest in vitamin B12 (2 mcg, 83% DV), niacin (5.5 mg, 34% DV), selenium (19 mcg, 34% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 173859.
How much fiber is in chorizo?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
How do the calories in chorizo change with the type and cooking method?
Per 100 g it ranges from 175 kcal (chicken boiled sausage) to 333 kcal (bratwurst, cooked); chorizo sausage, raw is in between, at 296 kcal.