Calories in Chorizo Special Fully Cooked Spanish Brand Sausage, Chorizo Special

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (85.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 260.1
  • Total Fat 20.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol 74.8 mg
  • Sodium 919.7 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 2.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 18.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 499.8 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 2.4 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 20.4 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 260.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (85.0g)), Chorizo Special Fully Cooked Spanish Brand Sausage, Chorizo Special is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (20.0g, 69.2% of calories), including 9.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 919.7mg of sodium (40% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium ⚠️ High Saturated Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Pork, Water, Paprika, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Diacetate, Fresh Garlic, Soy Protein, Pimento Paste (red Pepper, Green Pepper) Brown Sugar, Black Pepper, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Erythorbate, Smoked Flavor.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Diacetate

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chorizo Special Fully Cooked Spanish Brand Sausage, Chorizo Special contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories260.1 kcal13%
Total Fat20.0 g26%
Saturated Fat9.0 g45%
Cholesterol74.8 mg25%
Sodium919.7 mg40% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate2.0 g1%
Protein18.0 g36% ✅
Vitamin C2.4 mg3%
Calcium20.4 mg2%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chorizo Special Fully Cooked Spanish Brand Sausage, Chorizo Special accounts for 13% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 69.2% of the calories.

Fat 69.2%
Protein 27.7%
Fat 69.2% Carbs 3.1% Protein 27.7%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 260.1 calories in Chorizo Special Fully Cooked Spanish Brand Sausage, Chorizo Special? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 19.7 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 44.9 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 28.4 min
HIIT 24.1 min
Stationary Bike (High Intensity) 18.4 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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