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Chorizo vs. Frankfurter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chorizo and frankfurter

  • Frankfurter contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc than chorizo.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 51% higher.
  • Frankfurter contains 35 times less Vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while frankfurter contains 0.018mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in frankfurter is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Frankfurter, beef, unheated.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg

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% 45% 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% 4% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +99%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

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
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.9%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.6%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%

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
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +352.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Frankfurter Opinion
Calories 455kcal 316kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 11.16g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 28.3g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 3.36g Frankfurter
Carbs 1.86g 3.36g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 88mg 55mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 61IU 36IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 12mg Frankfurter
Potassium 398mg 316mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.2mg Chorizo
Sugar 0g 1.31g Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.055mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 2.03mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 152mg Frankfurter
Sodium 1235mg 992mg Frankfurter
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.9µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.021mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 10.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.018mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.043mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.028mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.185mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.38µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Frankfurter
Folate 2µg 10µg Frankfurter
Choline 96.7mg 48.6mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 10.979g Frankfurter
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 12.048g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.765g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.121mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.519mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.58mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.994mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.055mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.319mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.487mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.608mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.362mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Frankfurter
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
67%
Chorizo
26%
Frankfurter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
41%
Frankfurter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
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 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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/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.