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Chorizo vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Pork hock?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% more.
  • Pork hock contains 8 times less Potassium than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 398mg of Potassium, while Pork hock contains 47mg.
  • Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, pickled pork hocks types 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.
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +746.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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% 43% 5% 26% 5% 137% 65% 28% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +746.8%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Selenium +24.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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% 4% 0% 0% 20% 16% 21% 21% 15% 1% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +263.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Water +113.6%
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
19% 11% 68% 2%
Protein: 19.11 g
Fats: 10.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.02 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Fats +263.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +68.2%
Contains more Water +113.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
34% 54% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.5%

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 hock
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 hock Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 19.11g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 10.54g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 171kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 19mg Pork hock
Iron 1.59mg 1.14mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 60mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 47mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1050mg Pork hock
Zinc 3.41mg 2.38mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Pork hock
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 26.3µg Pork hock
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Pork hock
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Pork hock
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.068mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.1mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.344mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.064mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.51µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.038mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.516mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.325mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.841mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.822mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.211mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.554mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.478mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.211mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.113g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.231g Pork hock
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.134g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.198g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pork hock
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.986g Pork hock
Omega-3 - ALA 0.042g Pork hock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pork hock
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
14%
Pork hock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
46%
Pork hock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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 hock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169157/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.