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Chicken thigh vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken thigh and Chorizo?

  • Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Zinc.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried 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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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% 4.2% 0% 6% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +506.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 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 ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +86.2%
Contains more FatsFats +271.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.6%
Contains more OtherOther +280.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 42% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 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 -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +381.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken thigh Chorizo Opinion
Calories 218kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 28.18g 24.1g Chicken thigh
Fats 10.3g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.18g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 1.18g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 102mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 8IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Chicken thigh
Calcium 13mg 8mg Chicken thigh
Potassium 259mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.46mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.09mg 0.08mg Chicken thigh
Zinc 2.79mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 199mg 150mg Chicken thigh
Sodium 95mg 1235mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin A 70IU 0IU Chicken thigh
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.027mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 20.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.255mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 7.12mg 5.131mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B5 1.285mg 1.12mg Chicken thigh
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 9µg 2µg Chicken thigh
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 2.78g 14.38g Chicken thigh
Monounsaturated Fat 3.82g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.43g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.329mg 0.278mg Chicken thigh
Threonine 1.188mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.486mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.115mg 1.708mg Chicken thigh
Lysine 2.384mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.778mg 0.47mg Chicken thigh
Phenylalanine 1.121mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.397mg 0.914mg Chicken thigh
Histidine 0.874mg 0.721mg Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.05g 0g Chicken thigh
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Chicken thigh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken thigh 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
34%
Chicken thigh
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chicken thigh
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.