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Chorizo vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Summer sausage?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Summer sausage is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 32% more.
  • Summer sausage contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
  • Summer sausage has less Saturated Fat.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
7
:
3
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Summer sausage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%

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
:
2
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
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%
Summer sausage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +18.4%
Equal in Fats - 37.91
Equal in Carbs - 1.82
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
Summer sausage
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +18.4%
Equal in Fats - 37.91
Equal in Carbs - 1.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Summer sausage
Summer sausage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Summer sausage
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Summer sausage Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.62g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 19.43g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 37.91g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 1.82g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 426kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 0.12g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.2g Summer sausage
Calcium 8mg 81mg Summer sausage
Iron 1.59mg 2.26mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 178mg Summer sausage
Potassium 398mg 206mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1483mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 2.25mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.07mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.032mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 7.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 749IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 225µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 12IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.249mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.16mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.9mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.76mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 7µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.73µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.15mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.54mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.62mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.1mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.16mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.36mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.56mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.69mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 89mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 10.47g Summer sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 13.68g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.02g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Summer sausage
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
42%
Summer sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
54%
Summer sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.