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Chorizo vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Chicken heart

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Chicken heart is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken heart is 220% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 17 times more Sodium than Chicken heart. Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, while Chicken heart contains 74mg.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.

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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 Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +390.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +274.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +332.5%
Contains more Manganese +122.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 224% 11% 76% 16% 10% 180% 116% 12% 24%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +126.1%
Contains more Selenium +390.7%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +274.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +93.3%
Contains more Copper +332.5%
Contains more Manganese +122.5%

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 Vitamin B1 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.883
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 11% 38% 168% 92% 154% 84% 54% 912% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +264.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.883

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +310.2%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +361.2%
Contains more Water +131%
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
16% 9% 74%
Protein: 15.55 g
Fats: 9.33 g
Carbs: 0.71 g
Water: 73.56 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +55%
Contains more Fats +310.2%
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +361.2%
Contains more Water +131%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
34% 31% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +676.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chicken heart Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0.71g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 15.55g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 9.33g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0.71g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 153kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 12mg Chicken heart
Iron 1.59mg 5.96mg Chicken heart
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 177mg Chicken heart
Potassium 398mg 176mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 74mg Chicken heart
Zinc 3.41mg 6.59mg Chicken heart
Copper 0.08mg 0.346mg Chicken heart
Manganese 0.04mg 0.089mg Chicken heart
Selenium 21.1µg 4.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Chicken heart
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Chicken heart
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.152mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.728mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.883mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 2.559mg Chicken heart
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.36mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 72µg Chicken heart
Vitamin B12 2µg 7.29µg Chicken heart
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.199mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.704mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.833mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.355mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.303mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.376mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.696mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.88mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.408mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 136mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 2.66g Chicken heart
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 2.37g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.71g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chicken heart
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
126%
Chicken heart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
67%
Chicken heart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken heart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171458/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.