Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chorizo vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo).

Infographic

Chorizo vs Mutton infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Mutton
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~409mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Mutton
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 E Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~equal in Choline ~100.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Mutton
2
33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Mutton
1
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
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.
Chorizo Mutton
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Mutton Opinion
Calories 455kcal 234kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 38.27g 11.09g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0.08g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0.08g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 109mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 8mg 10mg Mutton
Potassium 398mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 1.59mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 150mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 1235mg 135mg Mutton
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.8mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.033mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.897mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.377mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 4.44µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Choline 96.7mg 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 14.38g 5.142g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 4.459g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.814g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.257mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 1.403mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.588mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.414mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.47mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 0.914mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.721mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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%
Chorizo
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.