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Spanish Pork Chorizo, 11 OZ
meat/hotdogs-sausage
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Spanish Pork Chorizo, 11 OZ

SILVA SAUSAGE
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
11g
Protein
630mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated sausage/deli section when picking up ingredients for tapas, a bold sandwich, or to add smoky flavor to paella or rice dishes. It feels indulgent and comforting with a nostalgic Spanish vibe—great for weekend gatherings or quick flavor boosts. The short ingredient list and use of curing/starter culture create a firm, cured texture and indicate a processed meat product rather than a minimally processed whole food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 OZ.
Servings per Container: 7
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium630mg27%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein11g
* 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.

Ingredients

PORK, PAPRIKA, SALT, CELERY, JUICE, POWDER, SPICES, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, STARTER, CULTURE..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed, cured meat product using salt, paprika, starter culture and small amounts of dextrose/sugar for preservation and flavor; ingredients are mostly recognizable but the curing and processing place it in NOVA group 3 rather than minimally processed or highly industrial ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about Spanish Pork Chorizo, 11 OZ

Well, that depends on what you’re looking for! It’s high in protein, which can be great for muscle-building or a satisfying snack. But keep in mind, it has a good amount of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
$7.49
per package