Chorizo vs. Polish sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Chorizo and Polish sausage
- Chorizo is richer than Polish sausage in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 42% higher.
- Chorizo contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Polish sausage. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Polish sausage contains 0.19mg.
- Polish sausage contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Sausage, Polish, beef with chicken, hot.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +148.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
55.2 g
Other:
4.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +93.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.3% |
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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
8.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.79 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +89.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +338% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.3% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 455kcal | 259kcal |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 17.6g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 19.4g |
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.6g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 3.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 237mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.93mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 136mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 1540mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.502mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.443mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.98µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 2µg | |
| Choline | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 8.01g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 9.7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.79g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.591mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.611mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.076mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.379mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.539mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.679mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.444mg |
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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
67%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Polish sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Polish sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Polish sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.