Calories in Chorizo Casero

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (70.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 170.1
  • Total Fat 13.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 44.8 mg
  • Sodium 639.8 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 3.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 1.0 g
  • Protein 11.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1750.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 3.6 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 20.3 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.4 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 170.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (70.0g)), Chorizo Casero is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (13.0g, 67.6% of calories), including 4.5g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 639.8mg of sodium (28% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ⚠️ 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 Meat, Vinegar, Paprika, Red Pepper, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Oregano.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Chorizo Casero. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chorizo Casero contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories170.1 kcal8.5%
Total Fat13.0 g17%
Saturated Fat4.5 g23%
Cholesterol44.8 mg15%
Sodium639.8 mg28% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate3.0 g1%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein11.0 g22%
Vitamin C3.6 mg4%
Calcium20.3 mg2%
Iron1.4 mg8%

* 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 Casero accounts for 8.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 67.6% of the calories.

Fat 67.6%
Protein 25.4%
Fat 67.6% Carbs 6.9% Protein 25.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 170.1 calories in Chorizo Casero? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 12.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 29.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 18.6 min
HIIT 15.8 min
Basketball: General 28.0 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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