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Blood sausage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blood sausage and Chorizo

  • Blood sausage is richer in Iron, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 60% higher.

Food types used in this article are Blood sausage and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +302.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.8%
Contains more Potassium +947.4%
Contains more Zinc +162.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 240% 6% 10% 4% 89% 36% 14% 2% 85%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Iron +302.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.8%
Contains more Potassium +947.4%
Contains more Zinc +162.3%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Selenium +36.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 39% 0% 18% 30% 23% 36% 10% 4% 126% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Contains more Other +69.7%
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Contains more Other +69.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.38
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.38
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blood sausage Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 1.29g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 14.6g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 34.5g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 1.29g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 379kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 1.29g 0g Chorizo
Calcium 6mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 6.4mg 1.59mg Blood sausage
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 22mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 38mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 680mg 1235mg Blood sausage
Zinc 1.3mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.01mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 15.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 52IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Vitamin B12 1µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.57mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.32mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.39mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.05mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.2mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.02mg 0.914mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 120mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 13.4g 14.38g Blood sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.46g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Blood sausage
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.