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Chorizo vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chorizo and Beef Liver

  • Beef Liver is higher than Chorizo in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, and Choline.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2857% more than Chorizo.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
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8
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Iron +311.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Iron +311.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +17753.8%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
10
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +12550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3429%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%
Chorizo
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%
Beef Liver
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Folate +12550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3429%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
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3
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains more Fats +627.6%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +175.8%
Contains more Water +84.6%
Chorizo
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
Beef Liver
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +627.6%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +175.8%
Contains more Water +84.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1537%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1537%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 5.13g Beef Liver
Protein 24.1g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 38.27g 5.26g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 5.13g Beef Liver
Calories 455kcal 191kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 6mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 150mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 398mg 352mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 79mg Beef Liver
Zinc 3.41mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 0.08mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.04mg 0.356mg Beef Liver
Selenium 21.1µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 0IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 61IU 49IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 1.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.194mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 1.017mg Beef Liver
Folate 2µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 2µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.473mg 1.215mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.352mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.414mg 2.247mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 0.914mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.721mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 88mg 396mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.365g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.124g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.109g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Beef Liver
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
68%
Chorizo
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.