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Chorizo vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and corned beef?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while corned beef is higher in selenium and zinc.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
  • Corned beef has 3 times less vitamin B5 than chorizo. Chorizo has 1.12mg of vitamin B5, while corned beef has 0.42mg.
  • Corned beef is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than corned beef (0).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +17%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55.5%
~equal in Calcium ~8mg

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.5µg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.6%
Contains more FatsFats +101.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +295.7%
Contains more OtherOther +51.4%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.026mg 50%
Saturated fat 14.38g 6.34g 37%
Fats 38.27g 18.98g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 9.22g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.23mg 23%
Selenium 21.1µg 32.8µg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.67g 19%
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.63µg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.42mg 14%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.03mg 13%
Protein 24.1g 18.17g 12%
Sodium 1235mg 973mg 11%
Zinc 3.41mg 4.58mg 11%
Calories 455kcal 251kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.17mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 0.154mg 8%
Potassium 398mg 145mg 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 4IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg 7%
Choline 96.7mg 69.2mg 5%
Phosphorus 150mg 125mg 4%
Iron 1.59mg 1.86mg 3%
Cholesterol 88mg 98mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Folate 2µg 6µg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 0.47g 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 0.47g N/A
Calcium 8mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Corned beef
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%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corned beef
Corned beef contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.