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Lamb loin vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb loin and Chorizo

  • Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Selenium, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 51% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 loin
Lamb loin
7
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41

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 loin
Lamb loin
4
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
Lamb loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
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 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +64.8%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 +64.8%
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 22.55g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 23.59g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 309kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 18mg 8mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 1.59mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 150mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 64mg 1235mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 3.41mg
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 24.6µg 21.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 2IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 5.131mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 19µg 2µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.6µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.965mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.088mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.754mg 1.708mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.579mg 0.47mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.217mg 0.914mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 95mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 10.24g 14.38g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 vitamins?
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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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.