Chorizo vs. Pork hock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chorizo and Pork hock?
- Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Pork hock is richer in Selenium.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 62% more.
- Pork hock contains 8 times less Potassium than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 398mg of Potassium, while Pork hock contains 47mg.
- Pork hock has less Saturated Fat.
We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, pickled pork hocks types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +746.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.6% |
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 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +687.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +341.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +366.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +728.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +292.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +263.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +258.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77.5% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 455kcal | 171kcal |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 19.11g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 10.54g |
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 1050mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 76IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 26.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.51µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.113g |
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| Choline | 96.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 3.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 5.134g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.198g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.516mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.325mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.841mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.554mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.478mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.211mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.045g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.986g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork hock contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork hock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork hock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)