Chorizo vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chorizo and ham
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1 and phosphorus.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for saturated fat, 63% more than ham.
- Chorizo has 3 times more vitamin B12 than ham. While chorizo has 2µg of vitamin B12, ham has only 0.65µg.
- Ham has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chorizo is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
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 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +592% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +602.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +540.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 1.81g | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.65µg | 56% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 5.53g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 2.62g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.54g | 19% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 145kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.403mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 53mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.754mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.202mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.023mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 196mg | 7% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 20.93g | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 287mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 19.5µg | 3% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 85.1mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 1203mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Folate | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ham contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)