Chorizo Peruano Sausage
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0080046262310
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g
28%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 700mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 14g
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
15 listed · 1 flagged for reviewPORK, PORK FAT, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, PAPRIKA, ONION, GARLIC, SODIUM CITRATE WITH ADDED SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLACK PEPPER, CAYENNE PEPPER, GROUND CLOVES, GROUND CUMIN.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Chorizo Peruano Sausage's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Sodium Nitrite.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate With Added Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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