Chorizo Sausage - 250 calories

Manufacturer Vermont Smoke & Cure, Inc.

Product Information and Ingredients

Chorizo Sausage is manufactured by Vermont Smoke & Cure, Inc. with a suggested serving size of 1 LINK (85 g) and 250 calories per serving. The nutritional value of a suggested serving of chorizo sausage includes 65 mg of cholesterol, 0 mg of sodium, 3 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 1 grams of sugar and 17 grams of proteins.

The product's manufacturer code is UPC: 606274105535.

This product is a good source of protein but is high in saturated fats.

Calories from fat: a total of 68.4% of the total calories in this suggested serving come from fat. Try to consume less than 10 percent of daily calories from saturated fats.

Protein 28% of DV

A serving of 1 LINK (85 g) of chorizo sausage has 28% of the recommended daily needs of protein.

Saturated Fats 30% of DV

A serving of 1 LINK (85 g) of chorizo sausage has 30% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Ingredient List

  • Pork
  • Red Wine
  • Spices
  • Sea Salt
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Garlic Powder
  • Celery Juice Powder
  • Cherry Juice Powder
  • Cilantro
  • Lactic Acid Starter Culture (not From Milk) Encased In Pork Casing
UPC Code: 606274105535
Chorizo Sausage UPC Bar Code UPC: 606274105535

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 LINK (85 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg 18%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 17g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 21%
Calcium 3% Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g (about 3.52 oz)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 201
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.4g 29%
Saturated Fat 8.2g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 76mg 22%
Sodium 647mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 3.5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 20g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 3% Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Chorizo Sausage Nutritional Value

Nutrient Suggested Serving 1 LINK (85 g) Standard Serving 100g
Energy250 kcal (11%)294 kcal (13%)
Protein17 g (28%)20 g (33%)
Total Lipid (fat)19 g (25%)22.35 g (29%)
Carbohydrate, By Difference3 g (1%)3.53 g (1%)
Fiber, Total Dietary0 g (0%)0 g (0%)
Sugars, Total1 g (3%)1.18 g (4%)
Calcium, Ca40 mg (3%)47 mg (3%)
Iron, Fe1.08 mg (5%)1.27 mg (6%)
Sodium, Na550 mg (19%)647 mg (23%)
Vitamin C, Total Ascorbic Acid15 mg (21%)17.6 mg (25%)
Vitamin A, Iu100 IU (2%)118 IU (2%)
Fatty Acids, Total Saturated7 g (30%)8.24 g (35%)
Fatty Acids, Total Trans0 g (0%)0 g (0%)
Cholesterol65 mg (18%)76 mg (22%)

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Vermont Smoke & Cure, Inc. Chorizo Sausage with 250 calories? A brisk walk for 54 minutes, jogging for 26 minutes, or hiking for 42 minutes will help your burn off the calories in chorizo sausage.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical ActivityBurn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less52 minutes
Dancing45 minutes
Golfing45 minutes
Hiking42 minutes
Light Gardening45 minutes
Stretching83 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph54 minutes
Weight Training - light workout69 minutes
Aerobics31 minutes
Basketball34 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more26 minutes
Running - 5 mph26 minutes
Swimming29 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph33 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout34 minutes

Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

  • Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
  • A variety of whole fruits
  • Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
  • Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
  • Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
  • Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium