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Nutritional Profile of Chorizo - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 47 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chorizo.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 25 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Oleic Acid (18:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated (Fatty Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Sausages and Luncheon Meats) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for eight nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chorizo
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Chorizo
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Chorizo
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Chorizo
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Chorizo
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Chorizo
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Chorizo
In food category: Sausages and Luncheon Meats
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 2.6 g | 745.6 mg | 107 | 2259 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 11.7 g | 3.3 g | 39 | 291 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.7 g | 1.3 g | 21 | 624 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 9.5 g | 2.7 g | 54 | 320 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 28.1 g | 8 g | 34 | 323 |
| Saturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 6 | 452 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 41 | 512 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 8 | 401 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 40 | 688 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 346 mg | 98.1 mg | 73 | 804 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 5.9 g | 1.7 g | 49 | 361 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3 g | 850.5 mg | 59 | 319 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 25 | 205 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 10.9 g | 3.1 g | 33 | 281 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 573 mg | 162.4 mg | 95 | 417 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 247 mg | 70 mg | 18 | 240 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 12 | 417 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 8 | 177 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 3 mg | 0.9 mg | 7 | 334 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 128 mg | 36.3 mg | 19 | 166 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 24 | 623 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 189 mg | 53.6 mg | 65 | 767 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 19.3 g | 5.5 g | 51 | 363 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 28 | 445 |
| Folate, food | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 27 | 279 |
| Folate, total | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 27 | 382 |
| Niacin | 7.1 mg | 2 mg | 20 | 441 |
| Riboflavin | 420 µg | 119.1 µg | 16 | 392 |
| Thiamin | 365 µg | 103.5 µg | 51 | 519 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 0.3 µg | 66 | 607 |
| Vitamin B6 | 554 µg | 157.1 µg | 5 | 429 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.5 mg | 425.2 µg | 6 | 493 |
| Phylloquinone | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 8 | 863 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.5 µg | 0.4 µg | 4 | 142 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 45 | 510 |
| Copper, Cu | 130 µg | 36.9 µg | 45 | 719 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 mg | 663.4 µg | 34 | 687 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 11 | 309 |
| Phosphorus, P | 207 mg | 58.7 mg | 51 | 457 |
| Potassium, K | 435 mg | 123.3 mg | 17 | 463 |
| Selenium, Se | 25.9 µg | 7.3 µg | 46 | 432 |
| Sodium, Na | 983 mg | 278.7 mg | 72 | 202 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.2 mg | 620.9 µg | 78 | 694 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 30.3 mg | 30 | 274 |
| Choline | 97.1 mg | 27.5 mg | 27 | 196 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 46.3 g | 13.1 g | 155 | 1709 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 346 kcal | 98.1 kcal | 21 | 342 |
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Aurelia's Spanish Chorizo - All-Natural, Keto Friendly, Fully Cooked Sausage w/ the Full Flavor of Spain. No Gluten. Whole 30 & Paleo Friendly - 8oz
Key Features Include
- A traditional family recipe handed down for generations. Just the right amount of smoky and spicy.
- No cooking or refrigeration necessary! A naturally cured chorizo that's ready to slice and eat!
- Great with a paella, picnic, charcuterie board, manchego cheese, or a snack w/ a glass of wine!
- Ingredients: Pork, Spanish Pimenton, Fresh Garlic, Salt, Celery Powder, Lactic Acid Starter Culture
- All Natural | Keto, Whole30, Paleo Friendly | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | No Nitrites, Nitrates, MSG
Common Serving Sizes Of Chorizo
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cocktail Or Miniature Link | 10.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| 1 Slice | 15.0 g | 0.5 oz |
| 1 Cubic Inch | 16.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Breakfast Size Link | 20.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 Oz, Cooked | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
| 1 Patty | 35.0 g | 1.2 oz |
| 1 Bun-size Or Griller Link | 75.0 g | 2.6 oz |
| 1 Piece | 75.0 g | 2.6 oz |
| 1 Cup | 140.0 g | 4.9 oz |
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| Chorizo | No of Nutrients |
(Pork Sausage, Link Or Ground) | 88 |
(Link Or Ground, Pork Sausage) | 76 |
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