Chorizo vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Chorizo and Pork shoulder different?
- Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Choline, however, Pork shoulder is richer in Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 52% higher.
- Chorizo contains 19 times more Sodium than Pork shoulder. While Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, Pork shoulder contains only 65mg.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 | +31.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.9% |
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 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +170.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +384% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101% |
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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +129.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 455kcal | 236kcal |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 17.18g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 17.99g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 70IU |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 302mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.084mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 1.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 25.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.767mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.833mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.719mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.74µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 96.7mg | 60.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 6.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 8.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.92g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.768mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.781mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.36mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.531mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.441mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.681mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.921mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.656mg |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork shoulder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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