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Pork Meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork Meat and Chorizo

  • Pork Meat has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin D.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 66% more than Pork Meat.
  • Chorizo has 2 times less Selenium than Pork Meat. Pork Meat has 38.2µg of Selenium, while Chorizo has 21.1µg.
  • Pork Meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +78%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Equal in Potassium - 398

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
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 B1 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +118.1%
Contains more Fats +990.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +350.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
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 +118.1%
Contains more Fats +990.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +350.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1279.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.8%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1279.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +583.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 26.17g 24.1g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 143kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 6mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 1.15mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 150mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 398mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 1235mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.111mg 0.08mg Pork Meat
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 38.2µg 21.1µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 10IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.63mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.3mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 5.131mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.53mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.175mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.288mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.229mg 1.708mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 2.414mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.47mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.367mg 0.914mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.721mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 88mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.198g 14.38g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Pork Meat
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1178mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.182g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.