Why does Spanish Chorizo receive a Nutri‑Score of E, and which nutrients are responsible for this low rating?

The Nutri‑Score of E is driven by its very high energy (480 kcal per 100 g), large amounts of total fat (42 g) and saturated fat (14 g), and especially the high salt level (4.25 g), all of which generate the maximum negative points in the scoring algorithm.

How do the high fat, saturated fat, and salt levels in Spanish Chorizo affect people with hypertension or heart‑related conditions?

Elevated saturated fat increases LDL cholesterol, while the excess salt can raise blood pressure; together they raise cardiovascular risk, so individuals with hypertension or heart disease should limit or avoid regular consumption of this chorizo.

Is Spanish Chorizo compatible with popular dietary regimes such as keto, vegan, halal or gluten‑free?

Spanish Chorizo fits well with a keto diet because it is very low in carbohydrates, but it is unsuitable for vegan or vegetarian regimens due to its pork content, may not meet halal requirements for the same reason, and is naturally gluten‑free.

Deluxe • 200 g

SPANISH CHORIZO

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Spanish Chorizo is a 200 g portion of cured pork sausage sold by Deluxe at Lidl, packaged in a mixed plastic packet. It belongs to the processed‑meat family (PNNS groups: Processed meat) and delivers 23 g of protein per 100 g but is also high in fat (42 g), saturated fat (14 g) and salt (4.25 g, about 20 % of the recommended daily limit). The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 3 food, reflecting its high energy density (480 kcal/100 g) and limited micronutrient content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal480 kcal

Fat42 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates1.5 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for cured sausages, this Spanish Chorizo contains roughly double the fat (42 g vs 18.6 g) and more than twice the saturated fat (14 g vs 6.8 g), about 20 % more salt (4.25 g vs 3.5 g), while its sugar content is markedly lower (0.3 g vs 1.6 g).

Ingredients

spain

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SPANISH CHORIZO.

Tesco Finest

225 g

Spicy Spanish Chorizo

View Analysis

Costa Brava

240 g

Chorizo Picante

View Analysis

Tesco Finest

225g

Spanish Chorizo

View Analysis

Specially Selected

Mild Spanish Chorizo Ring

View Analysis

Martínez Somalo

280 g

Chorizo Riojano

View Analysis

specially selected

200g

Authentic Spanish Chorizo Ring

View Analysis

Deluxe • 200 g

SPANISH CHORIZO

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal480 kcal

Fat42 g

Saturated Fat14 g

Carbohydrates1.5 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

spain

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.