Silva · Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats
Silva, Mexican Brand Chorizo
A 2 oz (56g) serving of Silva, Mexican Brand Chorizo has 160 calories and 340mg of sodium, as submitted by Silva Sausage Co. Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2051984, record updated Nov 2, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2051984, available Oct 28, 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 Silva Sausage Co. Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 56g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 050754007114
- Category
- Sausages, Hotdogs and Brats
- Records
- 4 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 12% of the 4,631 sausages, hotdogs and brats products in USDA's branded database.
Where the calories come from: 2% carbohydrate, 76% fat and 22% 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 | 607 mg | 823 mg | 12% |
| Protein | 16.1 g | 15.3 g | 57% |
| Calories | 286 | 286 | 50% |
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; 31 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| All Natural Chicken Chorizo CHORIZO DE SAN MANUEL | 474 mg | 123 |
| Chorizo Seasonings Turkey Sausage JENNIE-O | 457 mg | 186 |
| Chorizo Sausage AMERICAN HOMESTEAD NATURAL PORK | 434 mg | 257 |
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, WATER, VINEGAR, PAPRIKA, SALT, SPICES AND FLAVORINGS., CELERY JUICE POWDER
The statement lists 7 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Pork, Water, Vinegar. 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 Nov 2, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Silva Sausage Co. Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2051984).
More Silva sausages, hotdogs and brats
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Style Bangers | 283 | 1.01 g | 909 mg |
| Linguica Portuguese Sausage | 232 | 0 g | 964 mg |
| Premium Hickory Smoked Hot Links | 228 | 0 g | 804 mg |
| Smoked Sausage with Jalapeno Peppers and Real Pepper Jack Cheese | 224 | 2.35 g | 659 mg |
| Silva, Chorizo | 214 | n/a | 1,125 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Silva, Mexican Brand Chorizo?
160 per 2 oz (56g) serving, and 286 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Silva, Mexican Brand Chorizo?
340mg per serving (15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Silva Sausage Co. Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Nov 2, 2017. 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