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Turkey neck vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey neck and Chorizo different?

  • Turkey neck has more Selenium, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Potassium, and Choline.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 64% more than Turkey neck.
  • Chorizo contains less Cholesterol.

Turkey from whole, neck, meat only, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 38% 11% 69% 12% 31% 93% 48% 8% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +35.5%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Zinc - 3.41

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 Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 9% 0% 13% 49% 93% 49% 84% 4% 221% 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 Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +138.4%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +533.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.2%
17% 6% 76%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 1.53 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 +138.4%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +533.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +908.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%
33% 37% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.647 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +908.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey neck Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 16.51g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 6.04g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 125kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 24mg 8mg Turkey neck
Iron 1.01mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 160mg 150mg Turkey neck
Potassium 133mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 233mg 1235mg Turkey neck
Zinc 3.39mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.142mg 0.08mg Turkey neck
Manganese 0.056mg 0.04mg Turkey neck
Selenium 28.6µg 21.1µg Turkey neck
Vitamin A 43IU 0IU Turkey neck
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 0µg Turkey neck
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 13IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.211mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.924mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.801mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.364mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Turkey neck
Vitamin B12 1.76µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.6mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.473mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.144mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.363mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.432mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.532mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.528mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.448mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 115mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.647g 14.38g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Turkey neck
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0g Turkey neck
Monounsaturated Fat 1.824g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey neck 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
44%
Turkey neck
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turkey neck
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck contains less Sodium (difference - 1002mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey neck
Turkey neck is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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. Turkey neck - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171086/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.