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Blood sausage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blood sausage and Chorizo

  • Blood sausage is richer in Iron, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Blood sausage is 60% higher.

Food types used in this article are Blood sausage 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 5.7% 1.8% 3.4% 240% 13% 35% 9.4% 89% 1.3% 85%
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 IronIron +302.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +947.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +581.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.1%

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 0% 0% 2.6% 39% 18% 30% 23% 36% 9.2% 125% 0% 3.8% 40%
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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 FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 35% 47% 2%
Protein: 14.6 g
Fats: 34.5 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 2.31 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 +48.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.1%
Contains more FatsFats +10.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.2%
Contains more OtherOther +69.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 49% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~14.38g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.46g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blood sausage Chorizo Opinion
Calories 379kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 14.6g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 34.5g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.29g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 1.29g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 120mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 52IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 6mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 38mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 6.4mg 1.59mg Blood sausage
Sugar 1.29g 0g Chorizo
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 1.3mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 22mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 680mg 1235mg Blood sausage
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.01mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 15.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 1µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Blood sausage
Choline 72.8mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 13.4g 14.38g Blood sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 15.9g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.46g
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.57mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.32mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.39mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.05mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.2mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.82mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.02mg 0.914mg Blood sausage
Histidine 0.71mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blood sausage 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
25%
Blood sausage
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Blood sausage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Blood sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171618/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.