Chorizo vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chorizo and mutton
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B6; however, mutton is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Mutton covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 102% more than chorizo.
- Mutton has 11 times less vitamin B1 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while mutton has 0.06mg.
- Mutton contains less sodium.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of mutton is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).
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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 CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +199.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +122% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +245.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2225% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +312.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 4.44µg | 102% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 135mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.06mg | 48% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 11.09g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 5.142g | 42% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 4.76mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 4.459g | 35% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 38µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 5.93mg | 23% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 33.43g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.814g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 272mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.377mg | 12% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 234kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 6.52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 109mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.897mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 100.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 409mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A |
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mutton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 ($)