Chorizo vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chorizo and lamb
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and vitamin B5, while lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for sodium is 51% higher.
- Lamb contains 31 times less vitamin D than chorizo. Chorizo contains 61IU of vitamin D, while lamb contains 2IU.
- The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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 | +28.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.1% |
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 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +378% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.7% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.6% |
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 |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 72mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.1mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.13mg | 31% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 20.94g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 8.83g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 8.82g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.55µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.51g | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.46mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 26.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 6.66mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.66mg | 9% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 294kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 2IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 188mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 310mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.6µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 93.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 24.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
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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?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.