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 breakfast size link (20 g)
91 calories, 69.3 from fat
 
Carbs
0.4 g
 
Proteins
4.8 g
 
Fat
7.7 g
 
Sat. Fat
2.9 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 you to get a good night's sleep), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue) and Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction).
  • 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)
10%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
12%
Fat
14%
Saturated Fat
6%
Cholesterol
10%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

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

Great source of Vitamin B12

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

MINERALS

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

Great source of Selenium

Important for the stimulation of antibodies; Stimulates the creation of antioxidants.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Chorizo

Serving Size: breakfast size link (20g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 cal
Calories from Fat 69.3 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.7 g 11.8%
Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.4%
Cholesterol 17.6 mg 5.9%
Sodium 247 mg 10.3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4 g 0.1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 4.8 g 9.6%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 5.3%
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg 6.7%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.3 mcg 0.1%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3 mcg 0.4%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 1.6 mg 0.2%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.8%
Iron (Fe) 0.3 mg 1.8%
Magnesium (Mg) 3.6 mg 0.9%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 79.6 mg 2.3%
Phosphorus (P) 30 mg 3%
Selenium (Se) 4.2 mcg 6%
Zinc (Zn) 0.7 mg 4.5%