Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara: calories and sugar by portion, age and sex

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara, spaghetti in a creamy carbonara sauce with chorizo, pancetta, crispy prosciutto and parsley, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara at 55% of an adult’s daily calories, 187% of the daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 0.7 teaspoons of free sugar.

How many calories are in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara? It contains 1099 kcal, 78g of fat (32g saturated), 2.7g of sugar and 5.6g of salt.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Energy	1099 kcal
Fat	78g
of which saturates	32g
Carbohydrate	64g
of which sugars	2.7g
Salt	5.6g
Protein	39g

Nutrition figures are Zizzi UK published data from the autumn 2026 nutrition guide, per portion as served and before any optional toppings or table condiments. Zizzi does not publish fibre. Boone converts the figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 1099 kcal, which is 55% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake. It provides 78g of total fat, of which 32g is saturated, 2.7g of sugar, 5.6g of salt and 39g of protein.

The saturated fat content of 32g represents 160% of the adult daily guideline of 20g.

Zizzi publishes figures both per portion and per 100g, which puts the portion at about 459g and 239 kcal per 100g.

Sugar in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 2.7g of free sugar per standard serving (0.7 teaspoons). Low sugar

The NHS free sugar limit is 30g per day for adults, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 19g for children aged 4 to 6. Free sugar excludes the sugars naturally present in milk and whole fruit.

Free sugar by portion: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Portion	Adult (female) 30g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 30g	Age 7 to 10 24g	Age 4 to 6 19g
Per portion	2.7g 9%	2.7g 9%	2.7g 9%	2.7g 11%	2.7g 14%

Teaspoons: 0.7 tsp

Boone calculates these percentages from Zizzi UK published nutrition data (autumn 2026 guide) against UK Dietary Reference Values and NHS free sugar and salt limits. Free sugar, salt, calories and saturated fat are limits to stay under. For guidance only.

Salt in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 5.6g of salt per standard serving. High salt

Children have lower salt limits: 3g per day for ages 4 to 6, 5g for ages 7 to 10.

Salt by portion: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Portion	Adult (female) 6g	Adult (male) 6g	Age 11 to 17 6g	Age 7 to 10 5g	Age 4 to 6 3g
Per portion	5.6g 93%	5.6g 93%	5.6g 93%	5.6g 112%	5.6g 187%

Calories in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 1099 kcal per standard serving. High calorie share

Daily calorie needs vary by age and sex.

Calories by portion: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Portion	Adult (female) 2000 kcal	Adult (male) 2500 kcal	Age 11 to 17 1936 kcal	Age 7 to 10 1553 kcal	Age 4 to 6 1291 kcal
Per portion	1099 kcal 55%	1099 kcal 44%	1099 kcal 57%	1099 kcal 71%	1099 kcal 85%

Saturated fat in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 32g of saturated fat per standard serving. High saturated fat

The saturated fat guideline is 20g a day for women and 30g for men, and lower for children.

Saturated fat by portion: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Portion	Adult (female) 20g	Adult (male) 30g	Age 11 to 17 20g	Age 7 to 10 18g	Age 4 to 6 16g
Per portion	32g 160%	32g 107%	32g 160%	32g 178%	32g 200%

Free sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Boone counts all 2.7g as free sugar, or 0.7 teaspoons. Zizzi publishes total sugar only, with no split between added and naturally occurring sugar. Some of it may occur naturally in ingredients such as tomatoes, vegetables or dairy, which does not count as free sugar, so this figure may overstate free sugar.

NHS daily free sugar limits: 30g for adults and children 11+, 24g age 7 to 10, 19g age 4 to 6.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Reading Zizzi’s ingredient list closely, Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains modified starches, flavourings, colours, glucose syrups, dextrose, stabilisers, gums and processed protein ingredients. These are markers of industrial food processing rather than home cooking.

Modified starches

Thicken and hold water in a way unmodified flour cannot. Found in the cheese sauce and diced chorizo.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the smoked pancetta.

Colours

Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the diced chorizo.

Glucose syrups

Sweeten and control texture more cheaply than sugar alone. Found in the smoked pancetta.

Dextrose

A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the smoked pancetta, diced chorizo and prosciutto crudo.

Stabilisers

Stop mixtures separating and hold texture during storage and transport. Found in the cheese sauce and diced chorizo.

Gums

Give sauces and fillings body they would otherwise lack. Found in the cheese sauce.

Processed protein ingredients

Industrial fractions of whole foods, used for texture, binding or bulk. Found in the diced chorizo.

Boone classifies Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the markers named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy. Read from Zizzi’s published ingredient list, autumn 2026.

Ingredients

Zizzi’s ingredient list for Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara has 6 top-level entries.

Ingredients by component: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Spaghetti

Durum WHEAT Semolina, Rapeseed Oil.

Cheese Sauce

Water, Vintage Cheddar Cheese (MILK), Double Cream (MILK), Medium Fat Hard Cheese (MILK), Butter (MILK), Pecorino And Regato Cheese Mix (Pecorino Cheese (Sheep MILK), Regato Cheese (MILK)), Dried EGG Yolk, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Pasteurised Liquid EGG, Modified Maize Starch, Cracked Black Pepper, Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Ground Black Pepper.

Smoked Pancetta

Pork, Salt, Dextrose, Glucose Syrup, Preservative (Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Flavourings (Onion, Pepper, Juniper, Laurel), Spices (Garlic Powder), Beechwood Smoke.

Diced Chorizo

Pork, Salt, Paprika, Lactose (MILK), Dextrin, MILK Protein, Sugar, Dextrose, Garlic, Stabiliser (Sodium Diphosphate), Antioxidant (Sodium Citrate, Sodium Ascorbate), Oregano, Colouring Agent (Paprika Extract), Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Colouring Agent (Carmine), Water.

Prosciutto Crudo

Pork, Salt, Dextrose, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite).

Other ingredients

Parsley.

Ingredients taken from Zizzi’s UK full ingredient declaration, autumn 2026 (V2). Allergens are shown in capitals. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains gluten (wheat), eggs and milk. Zizzi’s suppliers warn it may contain mustard and soya.

Allergen information: Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara

Allergen	Status
Celery	Not present
Cereals containing gluten	Contains (wheat)
Crustaceans	Not present
Eggs	Contains
Fish	Not present
Lupin	Not present
Milk	Contains
Molluscs	Not present
Mustard	May contain traces
Peanuts	Not present
Sesame	Not present
Soya	May contain traces
Sulphites	Not present
Tree nuts	Not present

Cooked in shared pasta boilers, which may bring it into contact with eggs, gluten (wheat) and milk. Contains = declared as an ingredient. May contain traces = a Zizzi supplier states the allergen cannot be excluded. Zizzi says none of its dishes are gluten free and none can be guaranteed allergen free. Only cashew, almond, hazelnut, walnut, Brazil, pistachio, macadamia and pecan count as tree nuts here, so pine nuts are not covered. Table cheese and extra toppings are not included. Source: Zizzi UK allergen guide, autumn 2026 (V3).

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara?+

Boone calculates that Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 1099 kcal, which is 55% of an adult’s 2,000 kcal daily reference intake and 85% of the daily intake for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much sugar is in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara?+

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 2.7g of sugar, which Boone counts as free sugar, or about 0.7 teaspoons. That is 9% of an adult’s 30g daily limit and 14% of the 19g limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

How much saturated fat is in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara?+

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 32g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 160% of the daily guideline for an adult woman and 107% for an adult man, because the guideline differs by sex: 20g and 30g.

How much salt is in Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara?+

Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains 5.6g of salt. Boone calculates that as 187% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 93% of an adult’s 6g limit.

Is Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara as NOVA group 4, because Zizzi’s ingredient list includes modified starches, flavourings, colours, glucose syrups, dextrose, stabilisers, gums and processed protein ingredients. NOVA describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

Is Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara gluten free?+

No. Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara contains gluten from wheat. Zizzi offers non-gluten pizza bases and fusilli for some dishes, but does not label any dish as gluten free.

Is Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara vegetarian?+

No. Zizzi does not list Zizzi Chorizo Carbonara as suitable for vegetarians.