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Chorizo vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Luncheon meat

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Luncheon meat is higher in Selenium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 52% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Chorizo has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Luncheon meat. While Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Luncheon meat has only 0.128mg.
  • Luncheon meat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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
6
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Selenium +81.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.037
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.7%
Contains more Zinc +58.6%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Selenium +81.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Manganese - 0.037

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
9
:
1
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +392.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.225
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%
Luncheon meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +392.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.225

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
:
1
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +199.7%
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Water +106.8%
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
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +199.7%
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Water +106.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Luncheon meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.04g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 17.5g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 12.77g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 1.04g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 189kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.97mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 150mg 170mg Luncheon meat
Potassium 398mg 300mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 820mg Luncheon meat
Zinc 3.41mg 2.15mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.037mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.128mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.213mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.613mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.272mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.92µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.685g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.565g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Luncheon meat
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
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo 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

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.