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Chorizo vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and chicken thigh?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and zinc, while chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3 and phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • Chicken thigh has 13 times less sodium than chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while chicken thigh has 95mg.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than chicken thigh (0).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.

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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 19% 3.9% 23% 55% 30% 76% 85% 12% 3.5% 112%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.5µg

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% 23% 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% 0% 3% 22% 59% 134% 77% 88% 41% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
28% 10% 59%
Protein: 28.18 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +271.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.6%
Contains more OtherOther +280.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +86.2%

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
31% 42% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Chicken thigh
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chicken thigh DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.33µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.38g 2.78g 53%
Sodium 1235mg 95mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.088mg 45%
Fats 38.27g 10.3g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 3.82g 36%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Calories 455kcal 218kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.38mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 7.12mg 12%
Protein 24.1g 28.18g 8%
Phosphorus 150mg 199mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.43g 7%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.2µg 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 8IU 7%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.79mg 6%
Cholesterol 88mg 102mg 5%
Potassium 398mg 259mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.285mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.255mg 3%
Iron 1.59mg 1.46mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Folate 2µg 9µg 2%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Selenium 21.1µg 20.5µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.027mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 1.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.329mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.486mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 2.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.778mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.121mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.397mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.874mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
65%
Chorizo
33%
Chicken thigh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
42%
Chicken thigh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken thigh
Chicken thigh 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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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.

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. Chicken thigh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172387/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.