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Lamb leg vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb leg and Chorizo

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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.
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
3
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Lamb leg
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% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
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 Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +101.9%
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +124.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +460%
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 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 +101.9%
Contains more Protein +34.6%
Contains more Fats +124.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +460%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 17.91g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 17.07g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 230kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 9mg 8mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.66mg 1.59mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 150mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 56mg 1235mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 20.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.131mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 19µg 2µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.767mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.864mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.393mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.582mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.46mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.967mg 0.914mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 14.38g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg 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
51%
Lamb leg
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.