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Chorizo vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Pork spare ribs?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Choline in Chorizo is higher than in Pork spare ribs.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% more.
  • Pork spare ribs contain 15 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, while Pork spare ribs contain 81mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more IronIron +74.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~141mg
~equal in Selenium ~22µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.662mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.574mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +63.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +184.1%
Contains more WaterWater +87.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +115.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Pork spare ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 455kcal 277kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 15.47g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 23.4g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 61IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Potassium 398mg 242mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.91mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Zinc 3.41mg 2.5mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 141mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 81mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 1.5µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.04mg 0.01mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 22µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.319mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.251mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.662mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.625mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.38µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Trans Fat 0.222g Chorizo
Choline 96.7mg 59.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 7.529g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 8.542g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.163mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.695mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.761mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.318mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.435mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.426mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.65mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.809mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.668mg Chorizo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pork spare ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Chorizo
42%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.