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Chorizo vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Lamb loin

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 51% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 31 times more Vitamin D than Lamb loin. Chorizo contains 61IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb loin contains 2IU.
  • Lamb loin contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, 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 Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.6%
Equal in Zinc - 3.41

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Contains more Water +64.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Contains more Water +64.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Lamb loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 22.55g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 23.59g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 309kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 1.59mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 150mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 398mg 246mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 3.41mg
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.04mg 0.02mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.24mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.65mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.11mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.264mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.965mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.088mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 2.414mg 1.991mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.918mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.721mg 0.714mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 95mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 10.24g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 9.68g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.87g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Lamb loin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
68%
Chorizo
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.