Chorizo vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chorizo and barbecue chicken
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin D; however, barbecue chicken is richer in phosphorus.
- Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 64% more than barbecue chicken.
- Barbecue chicken contains less sodium.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +56.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.9% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1045.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +636.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +177.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +325.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +345.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.8% |
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Protein
~22.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
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 | 2µg | 0.47µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.055mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 3.927g | 48% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 335mg | 39% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 15.08g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 6.446g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.191mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.152mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.78mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 127mg | 13% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 226kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 218mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.038g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.95mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 62.9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.227mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 5.732mg | 4% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 22.51g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
65%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 900mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.