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Pork belly vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork belly and Chorizo

  • Chorizo is richer than Pork belly in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 52% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, belly, 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.
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +205.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
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 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +330.8%
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +158%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +330.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 9.34g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 53.01g 38.27g Pork belly
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 518kcal 455kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 0.52mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 108mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 185mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 32mg 1235mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.052mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.006mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 1µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 72mg 88mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 19.33g 14.38g Chorizo
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 18.4g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 3.46g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly 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
34%
Pork belly
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.