Chorizo vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chorizo and Limburger
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and iron; however, Limburger is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
- Limburger covers your daily need for calcium, 49% more than chorizo.
- Chorizo has 32 times more vitamin B3 than Limburger. While chorizo has 5.131mg of vitamin B3, Limburger has only 0.158mg.
- Limburger has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Cheese, limburger.
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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 | +210.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1123.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6112.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.2% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3147.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +527.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +599% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 8mg | 497mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.08mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.04µg | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 340µg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 393mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.086mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 0.158mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 8.606g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.495g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 800mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.13mg | 18% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 27.25g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.503mg | 16% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 15.4mg | 15% |
| Folate | 2µg | 58µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 14.5µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 16.746g | 11% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 20.05g | 8% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 128mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 327kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 20IU | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.177mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.219mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.093mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.675mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.619mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.366g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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.