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Choripan at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
52
low
Glycemic load / serving
20
high
Nutri-Score
C
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Spanish & Latin American cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 sandwich (approximately 200 g).

Choripan nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories450 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbohydrate40 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat25 g
Saturated fat8 g
Sodium900 mg

Typical ingredients: chorizo sausage, bread (typically baguette or roll), chimichurri sauce (parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes), optional toppings (onions, peppers)

Similar Spanish & Latin American dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Cachapa19300
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Flan Espanol12150
TurrĂ³n10150
Crema Catalana9150

Common questions about choripan

How many calories are in choripan?

NutriOptio estimates 450 calories in one serving (1 sandwich (approximately 200 g)) of a typical choripan recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is choripan good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 20, which is high (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.

What is the Nutri-Score of choripan?

NutriOptio grades a typical choripan C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own choripan

Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical choripan in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.