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Corned beef vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corned beef and Chorizo?

  • Corned beef is richer in Selenium, and Zinc, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
  • Chorizo has 2 times less Selenium than Corned beef. Corned beef has 32.8µg of Selenium, while Chorizo has 21.1µg.
  • Corned beef is lower in Sodium.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.

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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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
5
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +55.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains less Sodium -21.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Copper +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +55.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +174.5%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Calcium - 8

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
1
:
9
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +87.7%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +295.7%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
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
Contains more Water +87.7%
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Fats +101.6%
Contains more Carbs +295.7%
Contains more Other +51.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.4%
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +416.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 18.17g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 18.98g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0.47g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 251kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Iron 1.86mg 1.59mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 125mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 145mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 973mg 1235mg Corned beef
Zinc 4.58mg 3.41mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.08mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 32.8µg 21.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 4IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 6µg 2µg Corned beef
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.726mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.827mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.445mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.536mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.473mg 0.47mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.901mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.58mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 98mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 6.34g 14.38g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef Chorizo
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
33%
Corned beef
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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?
?
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.