What is Spanish Chorizo? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Spanish Chorizo?

Spanish chorizo comes as a sausage link and is made from pork and seasonings, including paprika, garlic, oregano, cumin, and hot peppers. The Spanish version of chorizo slices like a deli sausage in chewy and fatty slices, whereas the Mexican version is crumbly and soft when consumed. This red-colored meat is spicy, salty, and umami. Spanish chorizo is eaten as is and used in savory dishes.

What does Spanish Chorizo Taste Like?

Salty

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Umami

Ingredients

pork sausage

Chorizo is found in a variety of Spanish, Latin, and Hispanic cuisines. In the US it is associated with Mexico and can be found in tacos, burritos, tortas, and much more. Chorizo can be found cured or uncured and is a pork-based sausage made from the shoulder of the pig and may include a number of other parts of the animal. Chorizo is sold as a ground meat product or as links. Either version has a red-brown color and very savory umami and salty taste, accompanied by garlic and the spice of chilies. The texture ranges from chewy to soft.

Spanish Chorizo Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	84kcal	4%
Fats	7g	26%
Sat. fats	3g	38%
Mono. Fats	3g	19%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	1g	1%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	4g	15%
Cholesterol	18mg	17%
Sodium	223mg	28%

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Chorizo Autentico Mild by Palacios. Imported from Spain. 7.9 Ounce

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Chorizo Iberico Mild by Palacios 7.9 oz Pack of 2

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Palacios Mild Palacios Chorizo, 7.9 Ounce (Pack of 5)

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Chorizo Iberico - 7 oz.

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PALACIOS - Authentic Spanish Chorizo. All Natural Ground Pork IBÉRICO Smoked Sausage Recipe, Dry Cured in Spain. (3 pack - 7.05 Oz.) Keto & Paleo Friendly. No Gluten, Lactose Free.

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Iberia Chorizo Spanish Style Sausage, 5 Ounce

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Spanish Chorizo?

1 oz of Spanish Chorizo contains 4 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Spanish Chorizo?

1 oz of Spanish Chorizo contains 1 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Spanish Chorizo?

1 oz of Spanish Chorizo contains 7 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Spanish Chorizo?

1 oz of Spanish Chorizo contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Spanish Chorizo?

There are 84 calories in 1 oz of Spanish Chorizo.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Spanish Chorizo?

There are 1343 calories in 1 pound of Spanish Chorizo.

How many calories are in 1 bun-size of Spanish Chorizo?

There are 222 calories in 1 bun-size of Spanish Chorizo.

How many calories are in 1 slice of Spanish Chorizo?

There are 44 calories in 1 slice of Spanish Chorizo.