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Lamb vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Chorizo

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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
Lamb
8
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +25.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Lamb
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% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 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 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +68.7%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +378%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +68.7%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +378%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 24.52g 24.1g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 294kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 17mg 8mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.59mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 150mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 72mg 1235mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 3.41mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 26.4µg 21.1µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 2IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.131mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.278mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.183mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.908mg 1.708mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.629mg 0.47mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.323mg 0.914mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.721mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 8.83g 14.38g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.