Italian sausage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Italian sausage and Chorizo different?
- Italian sausage contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2 than Chorizo.
- Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 29% more than Italian sausage.
- Italian sausage contains less Saturated Fat.
Sausage, Italian, pork, cooked and Chorizo, pork and beef types were 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.
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Calcium
+162.5%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Sodium
-39.8%
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Iron
+11.2%
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Potassium
+30.9%
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Zinc
+42.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
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Calcium
+162.5%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Sodium
-39.8%
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Iron
+11.2%
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Potassium
+30.9%
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Zinc
+42.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+28.8%
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Vitamin B3
+23.2%
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Vitamin B6
+60.6%
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Vitamin B12
+53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.63
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+13.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin K
+112.5%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+28.8%
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Vitamin B3
+23.2%
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Vitamin B6
+60.6%
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Vitamin B12
+53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.63
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+129.6%
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Water
+48%
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Protein
+26%
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Fats
+40.1%
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Other
+80.6%
Protein:
19.12 g
Fats:
27.31 g
Carbs:
4.27 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.17 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
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Carbs
+129.6%
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+48%
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Protein
+26%
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Fats
+40.1%
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+80.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-29.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.4
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
Saturated Fat:
10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.518 g
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
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Saturated Fat
-29.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.4
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.17g | 1.86g |
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| Protein | 19.12g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 27.31g | 38.27g |
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| Carbs | 4.27g | 1.86g |
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| Calories | 344kcal | 455kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 21mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.43mg | 1.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 398mg |
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| Sodium | 743mg | 1235mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 41IU | 61IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.165mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.33mg | 0.53mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.161mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.792mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.731mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.343mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 1.522mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.486mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.804mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.577mg | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 57mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.195g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.108g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.518g | 3.46g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
48%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.185g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.