Chorizo vs. Blood sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chorizo and blood sausage
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet blood sausage is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for iron for blood sausage is 60% higher.
- Chorizo contains 13 times more vitamin B6 than blood sausage. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while blood sausage contains 0.04mg.
- Blood sausage contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Blood sausage.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +947.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +581.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +302.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
14.6 g
Fats:
34.5 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
47.3 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.5% |
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Fats
~34.5g
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
13.4 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
15.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~13.4g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~3.46g
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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| Iron | 1.59mg | 6.4mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.07mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.04mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 1.2mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 680mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.3mg | 19% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 14.6g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 22mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 120mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 38mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 15.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.6mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 15.9g | 6% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 34.5g | 6% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 72.8mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 13.4g | 4% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 379kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 3.46g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.39mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blood sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blood sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blood sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)