Chorizo vs. Turkey ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chorizo and turkey ham different?
- Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron; however, turkey ham is richer in selenium and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 66% higher.
- Chorizo contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than turkey ham. While chorizo contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, turkey ham contains only 0.06mg.
- Turkey ham has less saturated fat.
Chorizo, pork, and beef and USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81% |
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 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin 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:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +856.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.8% |
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
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1276.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
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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| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 1.2g | 60% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 4g | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.8µg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 1.337g | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.06mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.23mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 38.2µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 289mg | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.873g | 17% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 118kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 16.3g | 16% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 909mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 4.12mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 253mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 3.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)