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 from Chorizo is 56% higher.
- Chorizo contains 17 times more Sodium than Pork chop. While Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, Pork chop contains only 74mg.
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.
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Iron
+82.8%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Manganese
+300%
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Calcium
+600%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+60.7%
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Sodium
-94%
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Copper
+31.3%
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Selenium
+72.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.15
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Iron
+82.8%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Manganese
+300%
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Calcium
+600%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Phosphorus
+60.7%
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-94%
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Copper
+31.3%
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Selenium
+72.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.15
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 D
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+28.6%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+203%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+54.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.313
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+28.6%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+203%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+54.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.313
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.104
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.489
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+166.7%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+716.7%
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Water
+92.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.72
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+166.7%
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+∞%
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+716.7%
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+92.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.72
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+276.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+82.7%
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Saturated Fat
-69.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+276.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+82.7%
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Saturated 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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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Protein | 24.1g | 23.72g |
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Fats | 38.27g | 14.35g |
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Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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Calories | 455kcal | 231kcal |
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Calcium | 8mg | 56mg |
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Iron | 1.59mg | 0.87mg |
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Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg |
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Phosphorus | 150mg | 241mg |
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Potassium | 398mg | 315mg |
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Sodium | 1235mg | 74mg |
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Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.15mg |
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Copper | 0.08mg | 0.105mg |
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Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.01mg |
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Selenium | 21.1µg | 36.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 15IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 4µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.21mg |
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Vitamin D | 61IU | 40IU |
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Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.49mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.313mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 7.927mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.104mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.489mg |
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Folate | 2µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.66µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.282mg |
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Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.043mg |
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Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.123mg |
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Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.952mg |
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Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.109mg |
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Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.65mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.985mg |
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Valine | 0.914mg | 1.2mg |
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Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.965mg |
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Cholesterol | 88mg | 78mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 4.339g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 4.887g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.894g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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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%

53%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.