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Pork leg vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork leg and Chorizo?

  • Pork leg is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 57% more.
  • Pork leg has less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this article.

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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 +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +217.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +96.1%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +218.7%
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 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 +96.1%
Contains more Protein +38.3%
Contains more Fats +102.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +218.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork leg Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 17.43g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 18.87g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 245kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Iron 0.85mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Pork leg
Phosphorus 199mg 150mg Pork leg
Potassium 315mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 47mg 1235mg Pork leg
Zinc 1.93mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.065mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.023mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 29.4µg 21.1µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 20IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.736mg 0.63mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.574mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.685mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.401mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 7µg 2µg Pork leg
Vitamin B12 0.63µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.776mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.787mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.376mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.55mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.444mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.689mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.931mg 0.914mg Pork leg
Histidine 0.659mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 73mg 88mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 6.54g 14.38g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.38g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.01g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg 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
46%
Pork leg
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.