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Chorizo vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Pork loin different?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B5, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 61% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 25 times more Sodium than Pork loin. While Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, Pork loin contains only 50mg.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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
5
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5
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +101.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +96%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Selenium +57.3%

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 loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
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 loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +277.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
:
1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +204.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415.8%
Contains more Water +110.1%
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 loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +204.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +415.8%
Contains more Water +110.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +228%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

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 loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pork loin Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 19.74g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 12.58g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 198kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 1.59mg 0.79mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Pork loin
Phosphorus 150mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 398mg 356mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 3.41mg 1.74mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.056mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.21mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 21IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.248mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.58mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.723mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.472mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.53µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.244mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.891mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.91mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.572mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.766mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.785mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.721mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 88mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 14.38g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 5.61g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.34g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pork loin
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
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.