Chorizo vs. Ground chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chorizo and ground chicken
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, selenium, and iron; however, ground chicken has more vitamin B3, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 62% more.
- Chorizo has 16 times more sodium than ground chicken. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while ground chicken has 75mg.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index than ground chicken.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +71% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +420.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +292.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
23.28 g
Fats:
10.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.92 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +250.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +345.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.8% |
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Protein
~23.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +277.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.51µg | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 3.11g | 51% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 75mg | 50% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 10.92g | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.121mg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 4.879g | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.92mg | 14% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 189kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 14.3µg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 234mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 7.107mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.08g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.93mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 398mg | 677mg | 8% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 107mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.327mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 23.28g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.538mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.087g | N/A | |
| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.816mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.014mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.031g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.787g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.