Chorizo vs. Turkey breast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chorizo and turkey breast
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, turkey breast is richer in phosphorus.
- Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 66% more than turkey breast.
- Turkey breast has 21 times less sodium than chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while turkey breast has 59mg.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of turkey breast is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw.
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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 | +44.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +986.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +376.2% |
| 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:
21.89 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.05 g
Other:
1.04 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +445.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +276.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.9% |
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Protein
~21.89g
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
1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.66 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +591.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.42µg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 1.91g | 57% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 59mg | 51% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 7.02g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.058mg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 2.66g | 39% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.57mg | 17% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 157kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.115mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.66g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.621mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 186mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.48mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 275mg | 4% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 21.89g | 4% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 22.4µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 5.2mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.957mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.704mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.996mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.