Meat and Poultry / Processed Meats
Sausage, chorizo, Bilbao style
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 436kcal / 2530kcal (17%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 18 g/ 71g (25%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 40.3 g/ 42g (95%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0.2 g/ 348g (0.06%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.21%) |
Vit B1 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 545 mg/ 1mg (41923%) high |
Vit B3 | 4.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 95 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 3.2 mg/ 12mg (26%) source |
Potassium | 339 mg/ 2000mg (16%) source |
Sodium | 1265 mg/ 1500mg (84%) |
Zinc | 3.3 mg/ 7mg (50%) high |
What is this food?
Sausage / chorizo (Bilbao style) — a processed meat product. It’s mainly used as a protein topping or main viand, often paired with rice, bread, or eggs.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, it’s high in total fat (about 40g) and saturated fat (about 14.8g), plus cholesterol (about 128mg). It’s also very high in sodium (about 1265mg), which can be a concern if you eat it often. The good part: it provides protein, but because it’s processed and salty, it’s best to keep portions and frequency balanced so your meals stay heart-friendly.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day, treat chorizo as a small add-on (e.g., a few slices or 1/4 cup cooked) rather than the whole viand.
- Balance the plate: add more non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, broccoli, carrots) and pair with moderate rice or swap with whole grains when available.
- Boost fiber: include a serving of fruit in the day and choose veggies at meals to help with overall fullness.
- Watch the sodium: avoid pairing with other salty items (e.g., instant noodles, processed cheese, salted egg) in the same meal.
- If you’re having it for breakfast (like with eggs), keep the chorizo portion smaller and add veggies to the meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Chorizo and garlic rice (chorizo rice), Chorizo with eggs (chorizo omelet), Chorizo sinangag, Chorizo with spaghetti, Chorizo in arroz caldo, Chorizo as topping for breakfast meals
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