Chorizo vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chorizo and veal
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and iron; however, veal has more vitamin B3 and phosphorus.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 57% more.
- Veal is lower in sodium.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index than veal.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork, and beef and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +18.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +406.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.6% |
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Protein
~24.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +547.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +529.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 3.04g | 52% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 83mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.07mg | 47% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 7.56g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 2.84g | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.27µg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.55g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 8.03mg | 18% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 172kcal | 14% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 13.7µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.39mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 217mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.99mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 103mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.87mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.103mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 24.38g | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.885mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.