Chorizo vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chorizo and pork chop different?
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, iron, and choline; however, pork chop is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 56% higher.
- Chorizo contains 17 times more sodium than pork chop. While chorizo contains 1235mg of sodium, pork chop contains only 74mg.
- Pork chop has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
Chorizo, pork, and beef and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +203% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +716.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.9% |
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Protein
~23.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +276.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.66µg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 74mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 4.339g | 46% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 14.35g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 4.887g | 34% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 36.4µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 7.927mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 241mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.49mg | 12% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 231kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.894g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.87mg | 9% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 67.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.489mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 40IU | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 315mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.313mg | 1% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 23.72g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.104mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.123mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.109mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.985mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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.