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Brotwurst vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brotwurst and Chorizo

  • Chorizo is richer than Brotwurst in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin D, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Chorizo is 32% higher.
  • Brotwurst contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +54.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 EVitamin E +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37.7%
~equal in Other ~3.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 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 -30.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brotwurst Chorizo
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Brotwurst Chorizo Opinion
Calories 323kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 14.3g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 27.8g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 2.98g 1.86g Brotwurst
Carbs 2.98g 1.86g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 63mg 88mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 48mg 8mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.03mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Sugar 2.98g 0g Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 2.1mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 134mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 1112mg 1235mg Brotwurst
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 17µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Brotwurst
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 9.93g 14.38g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.6mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.61mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.08mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.14mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.37mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.68mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.44mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst 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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.