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Chorizo vs. Chicken wings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and chicken wings

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, chicken wings are richer in selenium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 73% more than chicken wings.
  • Chicken wings have 6 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while chicken wings have 0.106mg.
  • Chicken wings contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter.

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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% 6% 12% 48% 21% 38% 52% 42% 7.8% 140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.4%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more ZincZinc +147.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.8%

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% 11% 0% 0% 27% 35% 99% 43% 69% 31% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +494.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.265mg

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
20% 22% 11% 46%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 10.94 g
Water: 46.21 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more FatsFats +75.5%
Contains more OtherOther +235%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +488.2%
Contains more WaterWater +45.1%

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
29% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.96 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.5%

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 wings
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chicken wings DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.25µg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.106mg 44%
Sodium 1235mg 320mg 40%
Saturated fat 14.38g 5.83g 39%
Fats 38.27g 21.81g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 8.96g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.3mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.38mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.152mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 5.07g 11%
Potassium 398mg 138mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.71mg 8%
Protein 24.1g 19.87g 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Selenium 21.1µg 25.7µg 8%
Calories 455kcal 324kcal 7%
Folate 2µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Phosphorus 150mg 121mg 4%
Iron 1.59mg 1.29mg 4%
Carbs 1.86g 10.94g 3%
Cholesterol 88mg 79mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.063mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 8mg 20mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.265mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 10.64g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.795mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.941mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.499mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.785mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.953mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chicken wings
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
25%
Chicken wings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
38%
Chicken wings

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings contains less Sodium (difference - 915mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken wings
Chicken wings 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. Chicken wings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173628/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.