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Chorizo vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Pork bacon different?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 69% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. While Chorizo contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Pork bacon contains only 0.348mg.
  • Chorizo has less Cholesterol.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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
4
:
6
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +179.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Pork bacon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 22% 217% 48% 287% 92% 61% 3% 322%
Contains less Sodium -43.7%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.4%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +179.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
Equal in Zinc - 3.36

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
7
:
3
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.033
Equal in Folate - 2
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%
Pork bacon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 7% 0% 0% 87% 58% 200% 62% 72% 2% 145% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.033
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
3
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Water +154.4%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +13.1%
Contains more Other +81.9%
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
Pork bacon
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more Carbs +37.8%
Contains more Water +154.4%
Contains more Protein +48.3%
Contains more Fats +13.1%
Contains more Other +81.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
0
:
3
Pork bacon
Pork bacon
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.187
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 19.065
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Pork bacon
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.859 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.187
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 19.065

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pork bacon Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.35g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 38.27g 43.27g Pork bacon
Carbs 1.86g 1.35g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Calcium 8mg 10mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.59mg 1.49mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Pork bacon
Phosphorus 150mg 506mg Pork bacon
Potassium 398mg 539mg Pork bacon
Sodium 1235mg 2193mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 3.36mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.348mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.251mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.033mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.309mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.16µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.473mg 1.399mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.676mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.414mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.47mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 0.914mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.721mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Cholesterol 88mg 107mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 14.187g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.859g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pork bacon
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
53%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 958mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.