Chorizo
Chorizo is a protein-rich sausage that provides a substantial energy boost. It offers notable amounts of iron and zinc, essential minerals for overall health and well-being. This food is also a good source of vitamin A and vitamin B12, which support the immune system and energy metabolism. Despite being high in fat and calories, it supplies potassium and phosphorus important for cellular function.
Macro Impact
A Serving (30 g) of Chorizo contains 130 calories, 7 g of protein, 0.5 g of carbohydrates, and 10 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 130 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace23 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace33 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort17 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort12 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace17 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)12 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (30 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates0.5 / 313 g(0%)
- Dietary Fiber0 / 38 g(0%)
- Soluble Fiber0 g
- Insoluble Fiber0 g
- Total Sugars0.5 g
- Added Sugars0.2 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat10 / 83 g(12%)
- Saturated Fat3.3 / 25 g(13%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g
- Cholesterol25 / 300 mg(8%)
- Omega-30.1 g
- Omega-62.4 g
- Omega-94 g
- Oleic Acid3.5 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0.2 g
- Lauric Acid0.1 g
- Stearic Acid1.1 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid2.3 g
- Myristic Acid0.3 g
- Palmitic Acid1.8 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.3 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.03 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.09 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.02 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.05 g
Protein
- Protein7 / 56 g(12%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.6 g
- Serine0.26 g
- Valine0.35 g
- Alanine0.62 g
- Cystine0.09 g
- Cysteine0.09 g
- Proline0.35 g
- Taurine15 mg
- Arginine0.44 g
- Histidine0.2 g
- Threonine0.25 g
- Isoleucine0.3 g
- Methionine0.15 g
- Tryptophan0.05 g
- Glutamic Acid0.88 g
- Aspartic Acid0.7 g
- Phenylalanine0.3 g
- Glycine0.62 g
- Leucine0.5 g
- Tyrosine0.26 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A80 / 900 ug(9%)
- Vitamin C1 / 90 mg(1%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.2 / 15 mg(1%)
- Vitamin K1 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.3 / 1.3 mg(23%)
- Vitamin B120.8 / 2.4 ug(33%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.25 / 1.2 mg(21%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.2 / 1.3 mg(15%)
- Niacin (B3)3 / 16 mg(19%)
- Folate5 / 400 ug(1%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.4 / 5 mg(8%)
- Biotin5 / 30 ug(17%)
- Choline20 / 550 mg(4%)
Minerals
- Calcium15 / 1,000 mg(2%)
- Iron0.8 / 8 mg(10%)
- Magnesium10 / 420 mg(2%)
- Phosphorus75 / 700 mg(11%)
- Potassium200 / 3,400 mg(6%)
- Sodium370 / 2,300 mg(16%)
- Zinc1.5 / 11 mg(14%)
- Copper0.1 / 0.9 mg(11%)
- Manganese0.02 / 2.3 mg(1%)
- Selenium15 / 55 ug(27%)
- Iodine1 / 150 ug(1%)
- Chromium1 / 35 ug(3%)
- Molybdenum3 / 45 ug(7%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water10 / 3,700 g(0%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

