Chorizo vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chorizo and lamb shoulder
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron.
- Chorizo covers your daily sodium needs 51% more than lamb shoulder.
- Chorizo contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than lamb shoulder. While chorizo contains 0.63mg of vitamin B1, lamb shoulder contains only 0.09mg.
- The amount of sodium in lamb shoulder is lower.
- The glycemic index of lamb shoulder is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork, and beef and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 | +53.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +199.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.6% |
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Protein
~22.53g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.2% |
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 | 65mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.09mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.12mg | 32% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 20.24g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 8.74g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 8.3g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 2.55µg | 23% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.61g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 6.66mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.48mg | 10% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 279kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.71mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 25.4µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.03mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 183mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.25mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 22.53g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.714mg | 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
65%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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 ($)