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Chorizo vs. Vienna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Vienna sausage

  • Vienna sausage has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 45% more.
  • Chorizo has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Vienna sausage. Chorizo has 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Vienna sausage has 0.12mg.
  • Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Sausage, Vienna, canned, chicken, beef, pork.

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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 5% 3% 8.9% 33% 10% 44% 21% 115% 0% 92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.1%
Contains more IronIron +80.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%

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.
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% 45% 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% 0% 4.4% 18% 22% 25% 30% 21% 28% 128% 4% 3% 24%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +96.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +121.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.6µg

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
11% 19% 3% 65% 3%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 2.6 g
Water: 64.9 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.5%
Contains more FatsFats +97.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more WaterWater +103.8%

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
39% 53% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.125 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.628 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.29 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Vienna sausage Opinion
Calories 455kcal 230kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 10.5g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 19.4g Chorizo
Net carbs 1.86g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Carbs 1.86g 2.6g Vienna sausage
Cholesterol 88mg 87mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin D 61IU 25IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 7mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 10mg Vienna sausage
Potassium 398mg 101mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.88mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 1.6mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 49mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 879mg Vienna sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.6µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 16.9µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.087mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.107mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.613mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.35mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.02µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.6µg
Folate 2µg 4µg Vienna sausage
Choline 96.7mg 43.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 7.125g Vienna sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 9.628g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.29g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.109mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.357mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.557mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.797mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.791mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.265mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.425mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.573mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.273mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Vienna sausage
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
67%
Chorizo
24%
Vienna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
33%
Vienna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vienna sausage
Vienna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Vienna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172942/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.