Aldi Specially Selected Chargrilled Spanish Chorizo 0.18 KG: calories, sugar and nutrition

One portion (180g) of Aldi Specially Selected Chargrilled Spanish Chorizo 0.18 KG contains 583 kcal, 30.1g of sugar and 27.2g of protein.

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Nutrition by portion size

Full nutrition by portion: Chargrilled Spanish Chorizo

Per	One portion 180g	100g
Energy	583 kcal	324 kcal
Fat	38.6g	21.5g
Saturates	11.7g	6.5g
Unsaturates	27.0g	15.0g
Carbs	31.6g	17.5g
Sugar	30.1g	16.7g
Fibre	0.0g	0.0g
Protein	27.2g	15.1g
Salt	4.28g	2.38g

Sugar highlighted in amber above 15% of the adult daily free sugar limit (30g), red above 33%. Unsaturates calculated as total fat minus saturates. All figures from the Aldi UK nutrition panel.

Calories, sugar and fat by age

One portion (180g) as a share of daily guidelines

Nutrient	1	2 to 3	4 to 6	7 to 10	11 to 17	Adult
Calories	76%	58%	45%	38%	30%	29%
Fat	143%	110%	86%	72%	57%	55%
Saturates	156%	117%	90%	75%	60%	59%
Carbs	33%	25%	20%	16%	13%	13%
Sugar	301%	215%	158%	125%	100%	100%
Fibre	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%
Protein	188%	188%	136%	97%	65%	54%
Salt	214%	214%	143%	86%	71%	71%

Sugar shown in red and fibre in green. Figures are for an average female in each band; use the calculator above for males or any other portion.

Added sugar vs total sugar

Of the 16.7g of sugar per 100g, the ingredient list names sugar, dextrose, honey, maltodextrin as added sugar sources.

How processed is it?

Ultra-processing markers - NOVA group 4

Artificial flavouringThickener or stabiliser

The NOVA system sorts foods by how far they have been processed, from group 1 whole foods to group 4 ultra-processed. The grouping is based on the ingredient list, not on nutrition.

What is in it

Ingredients

CHORIZO SARTA (53%) (PORK, Paprika Powder, Maltodextrin, Salt, Dextrose, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Smoke Flavouring, Stabiliser: Sodium Phosphates; Antioxidants: Sodium Citrates, Sodium Erythorbate; Oregano, Preservatives: Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Blossom Honey, Water, Sugar (Sulphites), Rapeseed Oil, Sherry (Sulphites), Parsley, Garlic Purée, Oregano, Red Wine Vinegar (Sulphites), Red Chilli Flakes, Cornflour (Sulphites), Cider Vinegar, Flavouring, Thickener. Xanthan Gum.

Always check the pack before eating if you have an allergy, since recipes change.

Allergens

Allergen information

Allergen	Status
Cereals containing gluten	Not present
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Not present
Fish	Not present
Peanuts	Not present
Soybeans	Not present
Milk	Not present
Nuts	Not present
Celery	Not present
Mustard	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites	Contains
Lupin	Not present
Molluscs	Not present

Contains and may contain are legally distinct. Always check the pack before eating if you have an allergy.

Aldi Specially Selected Chargrilled Spanish Chorizo 0.18 KG nutrition FAQs

How many calories are in one portion?+

One portion (180g) contains 583 kcal. The whole 180g pack is 583 kcal. Per 100g it is 324 kcal.

How much sugar is in one portion?+

One portion contains 30.1g of sugar, about 7.5 teaspoons, from 16.7g per 100g.

How much sugar is that for a child?+

158% of the 19g daily free sugar limit for a child aged 4 to 6, 125% of the 24g limit for a child aged 7 to 10, and 100% of the 30g limit for an adult.

How much protein is in one portion?+

One portion provides 27.2g of protein, from 15.1g per 100g, which is 54% of the 50g daily reference intake for an adult female.

How much fat is in one portion?+

One portion contains 38.6g of fat, of which 11.7g is saturated and 27.0g unsaturated.

Is that a lot of saturated fat?+

11.7g is 59% of the 20g adult daily guideline. Most of the fat here is unsaturated, which has no daily limit.

How much salt is in one portion?+

One portion contains 4.28g of salt, 71% of the 6g adult daily maximum and 143% of the 3g maximum for a child aged 4 to 6.

What is the portion size?+

180g. The pack is 180g, so about 1 portions.

How do the figures compare per 100g?+

Per 100g: 324 kcal, 21.5g fat of which 6.5g saturated, 17.5g carbohydrate of which 16.7g sugar, 0.0g fibre, 15.1g protein and 2.38g salt.

How much fibre is in one portion?+

One portion provides 0.0g of fibre, about 0% of the 30g adult daily target.

What allergens does it contain?+

Contains sulphur dioxide and sulphites.