Chorizo vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chorizo and ground turkey
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, yet ground turkey is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Chorizo covers your daily saturated fat needs 59% more than ground turkey.
- Chorizo contains 16 times more sodium than ground turkey. While chorizo contains 1235mg of sodium, ground turkey contains only 78mg.
- The glycemic index of ground turkey is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork, and beef and Ground turkey, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +35.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +268% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2350% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.9% |
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
2.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +432.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 2.669g | 53% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 78mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.077mg | 46% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 10.4g | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 3.458g | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.34µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 8.724mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 31.1µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 254mg | 15% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 203kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.633mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.151mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8IU | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.211mg | 7% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 27.37g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.917g | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.11mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 294mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 78.2mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.52mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.193mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.134g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.227mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.262mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.452mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.068mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.136g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.508g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground turkey contains less Sodium (difference - 1157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground turkey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.711g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground turkey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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