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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Sodium ~1112mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.04mg

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% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.05µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more FatsFats +37.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%
~equal in Other ~3.62g

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
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.
Chorizo Brotwurst
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 455kcal 323kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 14.3g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 27.8g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 2.98g Brotwurst
Carbs 1.86g 2.98g Brotwurst
Cholesterol 88mg 63mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 61IU 11IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 48mg Brotwurst
Potassium 398mg 281mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.03mg Chorizo
Sugar 0g 2.98g Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 3.41mg 2.1mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 134mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1112mg Brotwurst
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.04mg
Selenium 21.1µg 17µg 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
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.05µg Brotwurst
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Brotwurst
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 9.93g Brotwurst
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 13.34g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.83g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
67%
Chorizo
37%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
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.