Chorizo
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Patty35 g
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Cocktail Or Miniature Link10 g
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Breakfast Size Link20 g
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Bun-size Or Griller Link75 g
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Slice15 g
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Piece75 g
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Cup, NFS140 g
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Oz, Cooked28 g
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Cubic Inch16 g

Calories in 1 piece (75 g)
341.3 calories, 258.3 from fat
 
Carbs
1.4 g
 
Proteins
18.1 g
 
Fat
28.7 g
 
Sat. Fat
10.8 g

KEY FACTS

(learn about health benefits or risks)
  • Chorizo has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.16 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (7%/cal) - a good source of Vitamin B12 (helps prevent Alzheimer's disease), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Vitamin B6 (helps decrease asthma attacks in severity and frequency), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue) and Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients).
  • Chorizo contains a high amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.05%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (48% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (72% of DV/100g)! This item has no fiber content (0% of DV/100g).
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(4.6 cal/g)
High
Density
(7 %/cal)
Very High
Density
(1.5 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
36%
Protein
1%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
44%
Fat
54%
Saturated Fat
22%
Cholesterol
39%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B12

Helps you to get a good night's sleep; Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Selenium

A powerful booster of heart health; Important for the stimulation of antibodies.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Chorizo

Serving Size: piece (75g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 341.3 cal
Calories from Fat 258.3 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 28.7 g 44.2%
Saturated Fat 10.8 g 53.9%
Cholesterol 66 mg 22%
Sodium 926.3 mg 38.6%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4 g 0.5%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 18.1 g 36.2%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 19.9%
Vitamin B12 1.5 mcg 25%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 1.1 mcg 0.3%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.2 mcg 1.5%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 6 mg 0.8%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 3%
Iron (Fe) 1.2 mg 6.6%
Magnesium (Mg) 13.5 mg 3.4%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 298.5 mg 8.5%
Phosphorus (P) 112.5 mg 11.3%
Selenium (Se) 15.8 mcg 22.6%
Zinc (Zn) 2.6 mg 17%