Turkey ham vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Turkey ham and Chorizo different?
- Turkey ham is higher in Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chorizo is 66% higher.
- Turkey ham contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Chorizo. While Turkey ham contains 289mg of Phosphorus, Chorizo contains only 150mg.
- Turkey ham has less Sodium.
USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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.
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Phosphorus
+92.7%
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Sodium
-26.4%
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Selenium
+81%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+59%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+57.3%
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Zinc
+62.4%
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Phosphorus
+92.7%
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Sodium
-26.4%
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Selenium
+81%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+59%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Potassium
+57.3%
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Zinc
+62.4%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+173.9%
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Vitamin B2
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+24.5%
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Vitamin B6
+783.3%
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Vitamin B12
+150%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+173.9%
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Vitamin B2
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+24.5%
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Vitamin B6
+783.3%
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Vitamin B12
+150%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+66.7%
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Water
+130.8%
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Protein
+47.9%
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Fats
+856.8%
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+26.5%
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
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3.1 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
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3.92 g
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Carbs
+66.7%
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Water
+130.8%
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Protein
+47.9%
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+856.8%
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+26.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-91.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1276.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+296.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.873 g
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
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Saturated Fat
-91.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1276.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+296.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.86g |
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| Protein | 16.3g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 4g | 38.27g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.86g |
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| Calories | 118kcal | 455kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 289mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 253mg | 398mg |
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| Sodium | 909mg | 1235mg |
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| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 38.2µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 53IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.53mg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.337g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 3.46g |
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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
26%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)