Chorizo vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chorizo and Pork bacon different?
- Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 69% higher.
- Chorizo contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Pork bacon. While Chorizo contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, Pork bacon contains only 0.348mg.
- Chorizo has less Cholesterol.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Sodium
-43.7%
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Manganese
+81.8%
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+237.3%
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Potassium
+35.4%
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Copper
+127.5%
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Selenium
+179.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
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Sodium
-43.7%
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Manganese
+81.8%
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Calcium
+25%
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Magnesium
+66.7%
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Phosphorus
+237.3%
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Potassium
+35.4%
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Copper
+127.5%
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Selenium
+179.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.49
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
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.
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Vitamin B1
+81%
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Vitamin B2
+19.5%
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Vitamin B6
+71.5%
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Vitamin B12
+72.4%
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Vitamin K
+1500%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+45.5%
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Vitamin B3
+107%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.033
Equal in Folate - 2
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Vitamin B1
+81%
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Vitamin B2
+19.5%
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Vitamin B6
+71.5%
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Vitamin B12
+72.4%
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Vitamin K
+1500%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+45.5%
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Vitamin B3
+107%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.033
Equal in Folate - 2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+37.8%
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Water
+154.4%
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Protein
+48.3%
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Fats
+13.1%
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+81.9%
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
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3.92 g
Protein:
35.73 g
Fats:
43.27 g
Carbs:
1.35 g
Water:
12.52 g
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7.13 g
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Carbs
+37.8%
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+154.4%
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+48.3%
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+13.1%
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+81.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.187
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 19.065
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
Saturated Fat:
14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.859 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 14.187
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 19.065
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 Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.86g | 1.35g | |
Protein | 24.1g | 35.73g | |
Fats | 38.27g | 43.27g | |
Carbs | 1.86g | 1.35g | |
Calories | 455kcal | 548kcal | |
Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | |
Iron | 1.59mg | 1.49mg | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg | |
Phosphorus | 150mg | 506mg | |
Potassium | 398mg | 539mg | |
Sodium | 1235mg | 2193mg | |
Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.36mg | |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.182mg | |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.022mg | |
Selenium | 21.1µg | 59µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 37IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 11µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.32mg | |
Vitamin D | 61IU | ||
Vitamin D | 1.5µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.348mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.251mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 10.623mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.033mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.309mg | |
Folate | 2µg | 2µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.16µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.299mg | |
Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.399mg | |
Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.676mg | |
Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.782mg | |
Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.964mg | |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.795mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.417mg | |
Valine | 0.914mg | 1.901mg | |
Histidine | 0.721mg | 1.343mg | |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 107mg | |
Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 14.187g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 19.065g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 4.859g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.199g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.088g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.21g |
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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
68%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 958mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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 ($)