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Chorizo vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Pork belly

  • Chorizo is richer than Pork belly in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 52% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Pork belly. Chorizo contains 1.12mg of Vitamin B5, while Pork belly contains 0.256mg.
  • Pork belly contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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
:
3
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.647
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 belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.647

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +330.8%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%
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 belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +330.8%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
1
:
2
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%

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 belly
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pork belly Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 9.34g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 53.01g Pork belly
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 8mg 5mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.52mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 108mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 185mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 3.41mg 1.02mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.052mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.006mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 8µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.396mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.242mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.647mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.256mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.84µg 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 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 14.38g 19.33g Chorizo
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.95g)
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
  2. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.