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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 from 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
6
:
2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Equal in Sodium - 1112
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Manganese - 0.04
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Brotwurst
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 39% 12% 58% 25% 146% 58% 27% 6% 93%
Contains more Iron +54.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +41.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.4%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Equal in Sodium - 1112
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Manganese - 0.04

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
7
:
3
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.05
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Brotwurst
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 9% 0% 63% 54% 62% 4% 30% 4% 257% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.7%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Water +61.1%
Equal in Other - 3.62
Chorizo
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
Brotwurst
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Protein +68.5%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Water +61.1%
Equal in Other - 3.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Brotwurst
Brotwurst
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Brotwurst
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Chorizo Brotwurst
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Brotwurst Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 2.98g Brotwurst
Protein 24.1g 14.3g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 27.8g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 2.98g Brotwurst
Calories 455kcal 323kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 2.98g Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 48mg Brotwurst
Iron 1.59mg 1.03mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 134mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 281mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1112mg Brotwurst
Zinc 3.41mg 2.1mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 21.1µg 17µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 61IU 11IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.25mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.23mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.6mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.61mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.08mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.14mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.37mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.54mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.68mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.44mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 63mg Brotwurst
Saturated Fat 14.38g 9.93g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 13.34g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.83g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Brotwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
68%
Chorizo
40%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.