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Chorizo vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chorizo and Lamb

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% higher.
  • Lamb contains 31 times less Vitamin D than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 61IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb contains 2IU.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
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Lamb
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
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 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +378%
Contains more Water +68.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
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
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +378%
Contains more Water +68.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 38.27g 20.94g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 294kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.59mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 150mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 398mg 310mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 3.41mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.14mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.25mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.66mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.473mg 1.05mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.183mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.414mg 2.166mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.998mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.721mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 88mg 97mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 8.82g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.51g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.