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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
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% |
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Protein
~24.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
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% |
