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Frankfurter vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between frankfurter and chorizo

  • Frankfurter contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc than chorizo.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 51% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in frankfurter is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Frankfurter, beef, unheated and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 6.4% 3.6% 28% 45% 18% 55% 65% 129% 2.7% 56%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg

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% 27% 4.5% 9.9% 38% 0% 43% 173% 4.5% 7.5% 27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +597.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +44.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +99%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 28% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 11.16 g
Fats: 28.3 g
Carbs: 3.36 g
Water: 53.94 g
Other: 3.24 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.6%
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.9%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 51% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.979 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.765 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +352.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frankfurter Chorizo Opinion
Calories 316kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 11.16g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 28.3g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 3.36g 1.86g Frankfurter
Carbs 3.36g 1.86g Frankfurter
Cholesterol 55mg 88mg Frankfurter
Vitamin D 36IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 12mg 8mg Frankfurter
Potassium 316mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.2mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Sugar 1.31g 0g Chorizo
Copper 0.055mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 2.03mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 152mg 150mg Frankfurter
Sodium 992mg 1235mg Frankfurter
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.9µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.021mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 10.3µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.043mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.028mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.6µg Frankfurter
Folate 10µg 2µg Frankfurter
Choline 48.6mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 10.979g 14.38g Frankfurter
Monounsaturated Fat 12.048g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.765g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.519mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.58mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.994mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.055mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.319mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.487mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.608mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.362mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frankfurter Chorizo
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
26%
Frankfurter
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Frankfurter
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.401g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frankfurter
Frankfurter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
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 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. Frankfurter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173862/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.