Chorizo vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chorizo and brotwurst
- Chorizo is richer than brotwurst in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin D, selenium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for chorizo is 32% higher.
- Chorizo contains 19 times more vitamin B5 than brotwurst. Chorizo contains 1.12mg of vitamin B5, while brotwurst contains 0.06mg.
- Brotwurst contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.
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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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.9% |
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 B1 | 0.63mg | 0.25mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.13mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 9.93g | 20% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 14.3g | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Fats | 38.27g | 27.8g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 13.34g | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.3mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 63mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 17µg | 7% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 323kcal | 7% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 11IU | 6% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 1112mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.83g | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 48mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 281mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.05µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 134mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 2.98g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.98g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.14mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.68mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.44mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)