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Beef Liver vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beef Liver and Chorizo

  • Beef Liver is higher than Chorizo in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, and Choline.
  • Beef Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 2857% more than Chorizo.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
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 IronIron +311.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17753.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +790%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.1%

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 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
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% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1041.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3429%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +106.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12550%
Contains more CholineCholine +340.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +224.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.8%
Contains more WaterWater +84.6%
Contains more FatsFats +627.6%
Contains more OtherOther +127.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 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 -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1537%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Chorizo Opinion
Calories 191kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 29.08g 24.1g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 38.27g Chorizo
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 1.86g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 1.86g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 49IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 352mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 6.54mg 1.59mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.08mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 3.41mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 150mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 1235mg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.22mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.356mg 0.04mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 21.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.3mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 5.131mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 1.12mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.53mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.6µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 2µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Chorizo
Choline 426mg 96.7mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 14.38g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.278mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.352mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.67mg 1.708mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.759mg 0.47mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 1.149mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.914mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.721mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver 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
1003%
Beef Liver
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 308mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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 ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.