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Polish sausage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Polish sausage and Chorizo

  • Chorizo is richer than Polish sausage in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 42% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 33% 10% 59% 21% 201% 53% 30% 7% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +22.5%
Contains more Iron +80.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Selenium +19.2%

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 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.1%
Equal in Folate - 2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 126% 35% 65% 27% 44% 2% 123% 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 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.1%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +93.5%
Contains more Water +73.3%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +97.3%
Equal in Other - 3.92
18% 19% 4% 55% 4%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 4.2 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 Carbs +93.5%
Contains more Water +73.3%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +97.3%
Equal in Other - 3.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338%
43% 52% 4%
Saturated Fat: 8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.79 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Polish sausage Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 1.86g Polish sausage
Protein 17.6g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 19.4g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 3.6g 1.86g Polish sausage
Calories 259kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 12mg 8mg Polish sausage
Iron 0.88mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 136mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 237mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1540mg 1235mg Chorizo
Zinc 1.93mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.09mg 0.08mg Polish sausage
Manganese 0.049mg 0.04mg Polish sausage
Selenium 17.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.502mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.443mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin B12 0.98µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.591mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.611mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.076mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.11mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.379mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.539mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.679mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.444mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 66mg 88mg Polish sausage
Saturated Fat 8.01g 14.38g Polish sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 9.7g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.79g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Polish sausage 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
35%
Polish sausage
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Polish sausage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
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?
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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. Polish sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172953/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.