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Barbecue chicken vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between barbecue chicken and chorizo

  • Barbecue chicken has more phosphorus; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin D.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 64% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Chorizo contains less cholesterol.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more IronIron +67.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1045.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 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 WaterWater +92.8%
Contains more FatsFats +153.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1450%
Contains more OtherOther +345.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue chicken Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.63mg 48%
Saturated fat 3.927g 14.38g 48%
Sodium 335mg 1235mg 39%
Fats 15.08g 38.27g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 6.446g 18.4g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.191mg 0.53mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.152mg 1.12mg 19%
Zinc 1.78mg 3.41mg 15%
Cholesterol 127mg 88mg 13%
Calories 226kcal 455kcal 11%
Phosphorus 218mg 150mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.038g 3.46g 9%
Iron 0.95mg 1.59mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Choline 62.9mg 96.7mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.3mg 6%
Potassium 255mg 398mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.732mg 5.131mg 4%
Protein 22.51g 24.1g 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.22mg 2%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Selenium 22µg 21.1µg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.04mg 2%
Carbs 0.12g 1.86g 1%
Calcium 16mg 8mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 0.12g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 0.12g 0g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.721mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue chicken Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Barbecue chicken
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Barbecue chicken
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.