Vegetarian Chorizo Nutrition Facts

Calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrate values for Vegetarian Chorizo.

Calories

There are 115 calories in Vegetarian Chorizo.

115

Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Chorizo
Serving Size:

2

oz (57 grams)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 74
Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8.2 grams

Saturated Fat 1.3 grams

Trans Fat 0 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 2 grams

Cholesterol 0 milligrams

Sodium 400 milligrams

Potassium 104 milligrams

Total Carbohydrates 3.6 grams

Dietary Fiber 1.3 grams

Sugars 0 grams
Protein 9.1 grams
0%

Vitamin A

0%

Vitamin C

2.2%

Calcium

9.3%

Iron

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Category
Food / Beverages > Bakery / Deli > Prepared & Preserved Foods > Vegetable-Based Products (Perishable)

How long would it take to burn off 110 KCal?
Walking (3mph) 31 minutes
Running (6mph) 11 minutes
Bicycling (10mph) 16 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 140 lbs.

What is vegetarian chorizo made of?

The chorizo is made from pea protein, ancho chile, Chipotle peppers, tomato paste, garlic, and smoked paprika, Chipotle said. It was in development for about a year before the limited rollout.

Is there a vegetarian version of chorizo?

The simplest, quickest and most commonly available vegetarian substitute for chorizo is often called “soyrizo”: a commercially manufactured soy-based product.

What does vegetarian chorizo taste like?

It tasted exactly like chorizo, as in if you had told me this was meat, I would have believed you. It was so flavorful with kicks of chili and hints of garlic, tomato, and paprika. 10/10. Now I have another option from Chipotle on top of their Sofritas.

What is chorizo made of?

Most Spanish chorizos feature three common ingredients: pork, smoked paprika and garlic. The pork is coarsely chopped and mixed with bits of pork fat and seasonings, which vary based on the region. The mixture is then stuffed into natural casings, and the chorizos are left to cure and dry.

Is plant-based chorizo pork?

Chipotle’s Plant-Based Chorizo is not made in a lab



The backbone of the sausage is actually fresh peas, and despite their mushy reputation, they do a rather spectacular job of emulating the texture of ground pork … but we’re getting ahead of ourselves.

Is the plant-based chorizo good?

Overall, I was really impressed with the extent of Chipotle’s vegan options on its menu. Chipotle’s other vegan meat option, Sofritas, has a much softer texture. If you are searching for something a little heartier with a deeper flavor, I would recommend the plant-based chorizo over the Sofritas option.

Is vegan chorizo healthy?

How nutritious is soy chorizo? Soy chorizo tends to have much less fat than chorizo (up to 60%), but still offers roughly the same amount of protein. It is typically relatively high in sodium, but can also contain some dietary fiber, which pork chorizo does not.

Is there a plant-based chorizo?

Chipotle is back with a highly anticipated new menu offering: plant-based “chorizo.” This innovative protein was tested in some markets last year, and it’s the second plant-based protein option to be offered in stores (they also offer tofu sofritas).