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Chorizo vs. Turkey wing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and turkey wing

  • Chorizo is richer than turkey wing in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 67% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 22 times more sodium than turkey wing. Chorizo contains 1235mg of sodium, while turkey wing contains 55mg.
  • Turkey wing has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Turkey, all classes, wing, 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.
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 15% 4.2% 21% 47% 26% 42% 71% 7.2% 2.2% 122%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.4µg

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.
Chorizo
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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% 23% 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% 1% 0% 0% 13% 25% 83% 33% 95% 49% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +412.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +210.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +304.1%
Contains more WaterWater +108.8%

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
30% 45% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.86 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Turkey wing DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.39µg 67%
Sodium 1235mg 55mg 51%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.28g 50%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.05mg 48%
Fats 38.27g 12.32g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.97g 34%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.54mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.11mg 15%
Calories 455kcal 197kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.554mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.41mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Protein 24.1g 20.22g 8%
Cholesterol 88mg 70mg 6%
Potassium 398mg 240mg 5%
Iron 1.59mg 1.26mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.86g 4%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.425mg 4%
Phosphorus 150mg 165mg 2%
Selenium 21.1µg 22.4µg 2%
Carbs 1.86g 0g 1%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 0g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.217mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.866mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.975mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.531mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.773mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.551mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.78mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.585mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Turkey wing
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
65%
Chorizo
23%
Turkey wing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
36%
Turkey wing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
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.

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. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/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.