Hormel · Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats
Chorizo
A 6 slices (28g) serving of Chorizo by Hormel has 90 calories and 540mg of sodium, as submitted by Hormel Foods Corporation to USDA (FoodData Central 1921279, record updated Jan 31, 2018).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1921279, available Jul 29, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Hormel Foods Corporation submitted to USDA, for the declared 28g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 037600635295
- Category
- Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other sausages, hotdogs and brats
Per 100 g, it has more sodium than nearly all of the 4,631 sausages, hotdogs and brats products in USDA's branded database.
Where the calories come from: 0% carbohydrate, 69% fat and 31% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1,929 mg | 823 mg | 100% |
| Protein | 25 g | 15.3 g | 97% |
| Calories | 321 | 286 | 74% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 4,631 products, one per barcode.
Other chorizo in this aisle
207 of the 4,631 sausages, hotdogs and brats products are named chorizo. Per 100 g their median is 304 calories, 911 mg of sodium and 17.9 g of protein; 202 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Colameco's, Primo Naturale, Dried Uncured Chorizo COLAMECO'S | 1,536 mg | 321 |
| Uncured Cantimpalo Brand Chorizo NATURAL ISSIMA | 1,536 mg | 393 |
| Naturale Chorizo DANIELE | 1,536 mg | 321 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "chorizo", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): PORK, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER, DEXTROSE, SEASONING (SALT, BROWN SUGAR, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, PAPRIKA, SPICE, DRIED MINCED GARLIC, ONION POWDER, DRIED MINCED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR), SHERRY WINE, SPICE, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, FLAVORING, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID.
The statement lists 15 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Pork, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of Water. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jan 31, 2018), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Hormel Foods Corporation submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1921279).
More Hormel sausages, hotdogs and brats
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ribbon Pork Sausage, Mild Spice | 295 | 0 g | 670 mg |
| HORMEL Sausage Egg And Cheese 2.0 Ounce Breakfast Combo Bar, 10 LB, [Alternate ID: 08583] | 351 | 1.75 g | 754 mg |
| Pork Sausage, Hot Spice | 357 | 1.79 g | 786 mg |
| HORMEL Mini Turkey 0.5 Ounce Corndog, 10 LB, [Alternate ID: 39727] | 282 | 7.06 g | 541 mg |
| HORMEL Sausage Egg And Cheese 2.25 Ounce Breakfast Combo Link, 10 LB, [Alternate ID: 13059] | 281 | 1.56 g | 1,109 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Hormel Chorizo?
90 per 6 slices (28g) serving, and 321 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Hormel Chorizo?
540mg per serving (23% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Hormel Foods Corporation submitted to USDA, last updated Jan 31, 2018. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov