Chorizo vs Chicken meat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chorizo and Chicken meat different?
- Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Choline, however Chicken meat is richer in Vitamin B3.
- Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 71% more than Chicken meat.
- Chorizo has 31 times more Vitamin D than Chicken meat. Chorizo has 61IU of Vitamin D, while Chicken meat has 2IU.
- Chicken meat contains less Sodium.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types were 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+26.2%
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Potassium
+78.5%
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Zinc
+75.8%
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Copper
+21.2%
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Phosphorus
+21.3%
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Sodium
-93.4%
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Iron
+26.2%
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Potassium
+78.5%
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Zinc
+75.8%
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Copper
+21.2%
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Calcium
+87.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Phosphorus
+21.3%
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Sodium
-93.4%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+900%
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Vitamin B2
+78.6%
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Vitamin B6
+32.5%
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Vitamin B12
+566.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+22.7%
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Vitamin B3
+65.4%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+900%
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Vitamin B2
+78.6%
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Vitamin B6
+32.5%
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Vitamin B12
+566.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+22.7%
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Vitamin B3
+65.4%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 27.3g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 13.6g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Calories | 455kcal | 239kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | g | |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.26mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 182mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 223mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 82mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 161IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.168mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 8.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.03mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.4mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.362mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.986mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.223mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.726mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.325mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.802mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 88mg | |
| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 3.79g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 5.34g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.97g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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36
Mineral Summary Score
57
31
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
145%
164%
Carbohydrates
2%
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Fats
177%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (88 mg)
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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