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Chorizo vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and broth different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, broth is richer in calcium and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 984% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 38 times more zinc than broth. While chorizo contains 3.41mg of zinc, broth contains only 0.09mg.
  • Broth has less cholesterol.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index (28) than broth (45).

Chorizo, pork and beef and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry are the varieties 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +54.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3688.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2237.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.7%

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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +175.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1303.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +868.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1154.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +243.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 1235mg 23875mg 984%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.3µg 71%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.43g 50%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.1mg 44%
Fats 38.27g 13.88g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 5.36g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.1mg 33%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.09mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 13mg 25%
Calcium 8mg 187mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.46mg 17%
Protein 24.1g 16.66g 15%
Selenium 21.1µg 28µg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.6mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.43mg 10%
Calories 455kcal 267kcal 9%
Magnesium 18mg 56mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0mg 9%
Folate 2µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.48g 7%
Iron 1.59mg 1.03mg 7%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.15mg 5%
Carbs 1.86g 18.01g 5%
Choline 96.7mg 114.6mg 3%
Potassium 398mg 309mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.46mg 2%
Phosphorus 150mg 166mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0g 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Broth
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
65%
Chorizo
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 22640mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.95g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.