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Pork shoulder vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork shoulder and Chorizo different?

  • Pork shoulder is higher in Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 52% higher.
  • Pork shoulder has less Saturated Fat.

Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used 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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
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4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Pork shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 40% 13% 78% 27% 9% 74% 28% 2% 140%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
5
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7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Pork shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 51% 3% 192% 64% 72% 44% 81% 4% 93% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
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Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Water +101%
Contains more Protein +40.3%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +384%
Pork shoulder
17% 18% 64%
Protein: 17.18 g
Fats: 17.99 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.02 g
Other: 0.81 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 +101%
Contains more Protein +40.3%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +384%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder
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Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.2%
Pork shoulder
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.92 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork shoulder Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 17.18g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 17.99g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 236kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 15mg 8mg Pork shoulder
Iron 1.05mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 182mg 150mg Pork shoulder
Potassium 302mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 65mg 1235mg Pork shoulder
Zinc 2.7mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.084mg 0.08mg Pork shoulder
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 25.5µg 21.1µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 70IU 61IU Pork shoulder
Vitamin D 1.7µg 1.5µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.767mg 0.63mg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.275mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.833mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.719mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Pork shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.74µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.768mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.781mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.36mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.531mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.441mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.921mg 0.914mg Pork shoulder
Histidine 0.656mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 71mg 88mg Pork shoulder
Saturated Fat 6.24g 14.38g Pork shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.01g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.92g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork shoulder 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
50%
Pork shoulder
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Pork shoulder
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167843/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.