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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| 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 |
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% |
~equal in
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% |
