Chorizo vs. Chicken heart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chorizo and chicken heart
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium, yet chicken heart is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chicken heart is 220% higher.
- Chorizo contains 17 times more sodium than chicken heart. Chorizo contains 1235mg of sodium, while chicken heart contains 74mg.
- Chicken heart has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork, and beef and Chicken, heart, all classes, raw.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +390.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +274.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +332.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +314.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +264.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3500% |
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:
15.55 g
Fats:
9.33 g
Carbs:
0.71 g
Water:
73.56 g
Other:
0.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +310.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +361.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +131% |
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
2.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.37 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.71 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +676.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 7.29µg | 220% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 5.96mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 2.66g | 53% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 74mg | 50% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 9.33g | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.152mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 2.37g | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.728mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 4.3µg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.346mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 2.559mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 6.59mg | 29% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 72µg | 18% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 15.55g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 136mg | 16% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 153kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.36mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 398mg | 176mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.71g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 177mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.883mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.704mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.88mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.408mg | 0% |
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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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116%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken heart is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken heart contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken heart is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken heart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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