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 cup, NFS (140 g)
637 calories, 482.4 from fat
 
Carbs
2.6 g
 
Proteins
33.7 g
 
Fat
53.6 g
 
Sat. Fat
20.1 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 (helps provide effective digestion) 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)
68%
Protein
1%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
82%
Fat
101%
Saturated Fat
41%
Cholesterol
72%
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; Helps the regulation of hormones in the body.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Chorizo

Serving Size: cup, NFS (140g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 cal
Calories from Fat 482.4 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 53.6 g 82.4%
Saturated Fat 20.1 g 100.7%
Cholesterol 123.2 mg 41.1%
Sodium 1729 mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6 g 0.9%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 33.7 g 67.5%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.7 mg 37.1%
Vitamin B12 2.8 mcg 46.7%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 2.1 mcg 0.5%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2 mcg 2.8%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 11.2 mg 1.4%
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 5.6%
Iron (Fe) 2.2 mg 12.4%
Magnesium (Mg) 25.2 mg 6.3%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 557.2 mg 15.9%
Phosphorus (P) 210 mg 21%
Selenium (Se) 29.5 mcg 42.2%
Zinc (Zn) 4.8 mg 31.8%