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Chorizo vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chorizo and Meatball

  • Chorizo has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, while Meatball has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Copper is 70% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Meatballs, meatless.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
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5
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +2537.5%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Copper +782.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +2537.5%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Copper +782.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
7
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Chorizo
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +3800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +325.2%
Contains more Carbs +330.1%
Contains more Water +82.1%
Equal in Other - 4
Chorizo
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
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +325.2%
Contains more Carbs +330.1%
Contains more Water +82.1%
Equal in Other - 4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
1
:
2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 3.4g Meatball
Protein 24.1g 21g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 9g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 8g Meatball
Calories 455kcal 197kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 1.25g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 8mg 25mg Meatball
Iron 1.59mg 2.16mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 150mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 398mg 180mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 550mg Meatball
Zinc 3.41mg 1.8mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 0.8µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.213mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.5mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.5mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.2mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 78µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 2.188g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.