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Chorizo vs. Chicken liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Chicken liver?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Selenium than Chorizo.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 607% higher.
  • Chicken liver has 17 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Chicken liver has 71mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +73%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Iron +465.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +515%
Contains more Manganese +537.5%
Contains more Selenium +158.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 3% 338% 14% 128% 21% 10% 73% 164% 34% 298%
Contains more Potassium +73%
Contains more Zinc +27.7%
Contains more Iron +465.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +98%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Copper +515%
Contains more Manganese +537.5%
Contains more Selenium +158.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +729%
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 665% 14% 0% 60% 77% 411% 183% 374% 197% 441% 2073% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +492.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Folate +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +729%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +692.3%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Contains more Other +269.8%
Contains more Water +140.1%
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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +42.4%
Contains more Fats +692.3%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Contains more Other +269.8%
Contains more Water +140.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1373.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1373.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%

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 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 Chicken liver Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0.73g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 16.92g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 4.83g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0.73g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 119kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 1.59mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 150mg 297mg Chicken liver
Potassium 398mg 230mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 71mg Chicken liver
Zinc 3.41mg 2.67mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.492mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.04mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 21.1µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 0IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.7mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.305mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Folate 2µg 588µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 2µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.176mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.725mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.813mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.512mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.332mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.432mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.824mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.998mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.721mg 0.507mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 345mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.065g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.249g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.306g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chicken 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
374%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken 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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.