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Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2593890, data refreshed August 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 268
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 19.6g
- Proteinhigh · 39% DV
- 3.6g
- Carbslow · 1% DV
- 19.6g
- Fathigh · 25% DV
Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano contains 268 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 19.6g of protein, 19.6g of fat, and 3.6g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed August 2026.
- More protein than 71% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano carries 19.6g of protein per 100g, more than 71% of USDA whole foods.
- 19.6g
- protein per 100g
- Top 29%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 268
- calories per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano by RICA contains 268 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 19.6g of protein, 19.6g of fat, and 3.6g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano is catalogued there as FDC ID 2593890, a branded food entry from RICA. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano reads as high protein, low carb, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
Note: at 1036mg per 100g (45% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
268 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano ranks on protein
Its 19.6g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
20 Top 29% higher than 71% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · August 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.6 G | 1% |
| Energy | 268 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 G | 0% |
| Protein | 19.6 G | 39% |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.6 G | 25% |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% |
| Iron, Fe | 1 MG | 7% |
| Sodium, Na | 1036 MG | 45% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 54 MG | 18% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.0 G | 40% |
Key takeaways
- Rica Chorizo Colombiano Colombian Brand Sausage, Chorizo Colombiano delivers 19.6g of protein per 100g, more than 71% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 268 calories per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb, high sodium patterns.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2593890) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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