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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.
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 54% 13% 73% 27% 97% 66% 27% 0% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Potassium +30.9%
Contains more 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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.63
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 1% 156% 54% 79% 0% 77% 4% 163% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +129.6%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +40.1%
Contains more Other +80.6%
19% 27% 4% 47% 2%
Protein: 19.12 g
Fats: 27.31 g
Carbs: 4.27 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.17 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 Carbs +129.6%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Protein +26%
Contains more Fats +40.1%
Contains more Other +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 18.4
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
33% 56% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.195 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.108 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.518 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less 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.
Italian sausage Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 1.86g Italian sausage
Protein 19.12g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 27.31g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 4.27g 1.86g Italian sausage
Calories 344kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 0.1g 0g Italian sausage
Calcium 21mg 8mg Italian sausage
Iron 1.43mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 170mg 150mg Italian sausage
Potassium 304mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 743mg 1235mg Italian sausage
Zinc 2.39mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 22µg 21.1µg Italian sausage
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Italian sausage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Italian sausage
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.22mg Italian sausage
Vitamin D 41IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Italian sausage
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.165mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.33mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Italian sausage
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.6µg Italian sausage
Tryptophan 0.161mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.792mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.731mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.343mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.522mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.486mg 0.47mg Italian sausage
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.804mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.577mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 57mg 88mg Italian sausage
Saturated Fat 10.195g 14.38g Italian sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 17.108g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.518g 3.46g Italian sausage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Italian sausage
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Italian sausage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian sausage
Italian sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.185g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174586/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.