Chicken meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chicken meat and chorizo different?
- Chicken meat has more vitamin B3; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and choline.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 71% more than chicken meat.
- Chicken meat has 2 times more vitamin B3 than chorizo. Chicken meat has 8.487mg of vitamin B3, while chorizo has 5.131mg.
- Chicken meat contains less saturated fat.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.
Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Chorizo, pork and beef types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
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 | -73.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +244.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 2µg | 71% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 1235mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 3.79g | 14.38g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.063mg | 0.63mg | 47% |
| Fats | 13.6g | 38.27g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.34g | 18.4g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.487mg | 5.131mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 1.94mg | 3.41mg | 13% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 455kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.168mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 61IU | 7% |
| Choline | 65.9mg | 96.7mg | 6% |
| Protein | 27.3g | 24.1g | 6% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 398mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 182mg | 150mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 21.1µg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.26mg | 1.59mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.97g | 3.46g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.03mg | 1.12mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.128mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.362mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.986mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.223mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.726mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.061mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.325mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.802mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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