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Chorizo vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Chicken thigh?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Zinc, while Chicken thigh is higher in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Chicken thigh has 13 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Chicken thigh has 95mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Selenium - 20.5
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% 55% 19% 86% 23% 13% 77% 30% 4% 112%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Manganese +48.1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Selenium - 20.5

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 D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
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 5% 0% 6% 0% 22% 59% 134% 78% 88% 7% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Folate +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +271.6%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +280.6%
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Water +86.2%
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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Fats +271.6%
Contains more Carbs +57.6%
Contains more Other +280.6%
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Water +86.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +381.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%

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 thigh
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 thigh Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.18g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 28.18g Chicken thigh
Fats 38.27g 10.3g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 1.18g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 218kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 13mg Chicken thigh
Iron 1.59mg 1.46mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Chicken thigh
Phosphorus 150mg 199mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 398mg 259mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 95mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 3.41mg 2.79mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Chicken thigh
Manganese 0.04mg 0.027mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 20.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 8IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.088mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.255mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 7.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.285mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.38mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 9µg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.33µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.329mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.473mg 1.188mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.486mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.115mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.414mg 2.384mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.778mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.121mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.397mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.721mg 0.874mg Chicken thigh
Cholesterol 88mg 102mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 2.78g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 3.82g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.43g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chicken thigh
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
36%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh 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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.