Spanish Chorizo

Spanish Chorizo

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Spanish Chorizo · Palm Oil Free

Yes, you can.

No palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named in the ingredients list.

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On the label

porksaltpaprika2%dextrosegarlicantioxidantsodium ascorbatel

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsNone named
Open Food Facts analysisMarked palm oil free

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
470 kcal
Fat
40.3 g
Saturated fat
14.6 g
high
Carbohydrates
3.1 g
Sugars
0.9 g
low
Fibre
3 g
Protein
22.5 g
Salt
1.7 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

pork, salt, paprika (2%), dextrose, garlic, antioxidant (sodium ascorbatel, nutmeg, preservative (sodium nitrite), oregano.

Detailed analysis: Spanish Chorizo and the palm oil-free diet

Based on our analysis of the ingredients list, Spanish Chorizo appears to be compatible with a palm oil-free diet. Our automated system did not detect any ingredients that are typically restricted in this dietary lifestyle.

The ingredients provided are: pork, salt, paprika (2%), dextrose, garlic, antioxidant (sodium ascorbatel, nutmeg, preservative (sodium nitrite), oregano.. It's always recommended to double-check the product packaging for the most current information, as formulations can change.

Nutritional profile

Spanish Chorizo contains 470 calories per 100g. It provides 22.5g of protein, 40.3g of fat, and 3.1g of carbohydrates (including 0.9g of sugar).

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data. Always verify product labels and consult with healthcare professionals if you have specific dietary concerns or medical conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Is Spanish Chorizo Palm Oil Free?

Yes, Spanish Chorizo contains no palm oil according to its ingredients list: no palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named, and the fats that are listed are identified by plant. Always double-check the label, as formulations can change.

Does Spanish Chorizo contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: pork, salt, paprika (2%), dextrose, garlic, antioxidant (sodium ascorbatel, nutmeg, preservative (sodium nitrite), oregano.

What are the nutritional facts of Spanish Chorizo?

Spanish Chorizo contains 470 calories per 100g, with 22.5g of protein, 3.1g of carbohydrates, and 40.3g of fat.

How much sugar is in Spanish Chorizo?

Spanish Chorizo lists 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Spanish Chorizo ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Spanish Chorizo is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Spanish Chorizo contain palm oil?

No palm oil is listed. Spanish Chorizo names its fats by plant and none of them is palm, so it fits a palm oil free shopping list. Verify the pack, as recipes change.