Chorizo vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chorizo and lamb leg
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Chorizo covers your daily sodium needs 51% more than lamb leg.
- Lamb leg has 5 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while lamb leg has 0.13mg.
- Lamb leg contains less sodium.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb leg is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +59.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.5% |
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 | +384.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +460% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
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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| Sodium | 1235mg | 56mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.13mg | 42% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 17.07g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 7.43g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 7g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.15mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.5µg | 21% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.35g | 14% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 17.91g | 12% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 230kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.69mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 6.26mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 249mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 20.7µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.32mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.567mg | 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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.