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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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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.
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
3
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Water +61.1%
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Equal in Other - 3.92
Brotwurst
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
Chorizo
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 Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Water +61.1%
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Equal in Other - 3.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.3%
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 2.98g 1.86g Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 27.8g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 2.98g 1.86g Brotwurst
Calories 323kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 2.98g 0g Chorizo
Calcium 48mg 8mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.03mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 134mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 281mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1112mg 1235mg Brotwurst
Zinc 2.1mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 17µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.22mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 11IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.5µg 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
Folate 5µg 2µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 2µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 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
Cholesterol 63mg 88mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 9.93g 14.38g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
40%
Brotwurst
68%
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 contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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.