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 PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.6% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +188.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.8% |
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Protein
~22.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +90.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 455kcal | 309kcal |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 22.55g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 23.59g |
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 246mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.12mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.119mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.41mg | |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 180mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 24.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.7µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 96.7mg | 88.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 10.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 9.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.87g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.264mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.754mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.991mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.579mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.918mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.714mg |
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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
67%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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.