Chorizo vs. Italian sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chorizo and Italian sausage different?
- Italian sausage contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2 than chorizo.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 29% more than Italian sausage.
- Chorizo has 2 times more sodium than Italian sausage. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while Italian sausage has 743mg.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 | +30.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +162.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.8% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
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
10.195 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.518 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~17.108g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.518g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.3µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 743mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 10.195g | 19% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 27.31g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.33mg | 15% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 19.12g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 57mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.39mg | 9% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 344kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.165mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.233mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 304mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 41IU | 3% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 78.2mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 17.108g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 3.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.623mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 4.27g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 3.518g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.792mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.343mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.522mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.804mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.185g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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