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Chicken liver vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken liver and Chorizo?

  • Chicken liver has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Selenium than Chorizo.
  • Chicken liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 607% higher.
  • Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Chicken, liver, all classes, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.

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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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
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 +465.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +515%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +537.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Calcium ~8mg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
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 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +492.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +456.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +729%
Contains more FolateFolate +29300%
Contains more CholineCholine +101%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 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 +140.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.4%
Contains more FatsFats +692.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.8%
Contains more OtherOther +269.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 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 -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1373.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken 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 Chicken liver Chorizo Opinion
Calories 119kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 16.92g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 4.83g 38.27g Chorizo
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0.73g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0.73g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 345mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Chicken liver
Calcium 8mg 8mg
Potassium 230mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 8.99mg 1.59mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.08mg Chicken liver
Zinc 2.67mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 297mg 150mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 1235mg Chicken liver
Vitamin A 11078IU 0IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3296µg 0µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.22mg Chicken liver
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.255mg 0.04mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 21.1µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.3mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 5.131mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 1.12mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.53mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 2µg Chicken liver
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 588µg 2µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Chorizo
Choline 194.4mg 96.7mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 14.38g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.725mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.813mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.512mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.332mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.432mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.998mg 0.914mg Chicken liver
Histidine 0.507mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken 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
354%
Chicken liver
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 257mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken 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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.