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Beef Chorizo

Beef Chorizo

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Beef chorizo is a Mexican-style fresh sausage distinguished by its bold seasoning blend of smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic, offering a spicy, smoky flavor profile. Unlike traditional pork-based chorizo, this version uses ground beef as its primary protein source, providing a leaner option while maintaining the characteristic red hue from paprika. Typically sold raw and requiring cooking, it’s commonly crumbled into tacos, breakfast dishes, or stews, though its high sodium and saturated fat content warrant moderated consumption.

Macro Impact

A 2.5 oz serving contains 290 calories, 7g protein, 3g carbs, and 28g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size2.5 oz (70 g)
Amount per serving
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat28g
36%
Saturated Fat12g
60%
Trans Fat0.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat5g
Monounsaturated Fat11g
Cholesterol85mg
28%
Sodium560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate3g
1%
Dietary Fiber2g
8%
Total Sugars0.7g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein7g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium7mg
1%
Iron2mg
10%
Potassium210mg
4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
3 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
2 / 28 g
8%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
1 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
28 / 78 g
36%
Monounsaturated
11 / 31 g
34%
Polyunsaturated
5 / 23 g
21%
Saturated
12 / 23 g
51%
Trans
1 g
Cholesterol
85 / 300 g
28%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
5 / 19 g
26%
Omega 9
11 g
Protein
Protein
7 / 80 g
9%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
9%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
22%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
17%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
24%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
16%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
17%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
26%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
24%
Valine
0 / 2 g
19%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
1 g
Glutamic Acid
1 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
12%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
18%
Niacin, B3
2 / 15 mg
14%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
8%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
22%
Biotin, B7
2 / 30 mcg
7%
Cobalamin, B12
2 / 2 mcg
73%
Folate
4 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
7 / 800 mcg
1%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
2%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
7 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
16%
Iron
2 / 13 mg
14%
Magnesium
14 / 370 mg
4%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
140 / 700 mg
20%
Potassium
210 / 3k mg
7%
Selenium
18 / 55 mcg
32%
Sodium
560 / 2.3k mg
24%
Zinc
3 / 10 mg
29%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
32 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
49 mg
Taurine
35 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Sausage, chorizo, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 502551.
  2. 2.Sausage, Chorizo, dry. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 502557.

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