Chorizo vs. Summer sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chorizo and summer sausage?
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, summer sausage is richer in vitamin A.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% more.
- Summer sausage contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while summer sausage contains 0.13mg.
- Summer sausage has less saturated fat.
We used Chorizo, pork,, and beef and Sausage, summer, pork,, and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +912.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +307.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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:
19.43 g
Fats:
37.91 g
Carbs:
1.82 g
Water:
36.2 g
Other:
4.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~37.91g
~equal in
Carbs
~1.82g
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
10.47 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.2% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.249mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.13mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 225µg | 25% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 7.5µg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 10.47g | 18% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 2.9mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 13.68g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.73µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.25mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 1483mg | 11% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 19.43g | 9% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.26mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.76mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 206mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 12IU | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 178mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 426kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 37.91g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 1.62g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.16mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
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
65%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.