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Jerky vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jerky and Chorizo

  • Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Folate, while Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Iron is 48% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 67 times less Folate than Jerky. Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, while Chorizo contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chorizo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
Jerky
8
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +240.9%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +137.8%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Selenium +97.2%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +240.9%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.3%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +137.8%
Contains more Copper +183.8%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Selenium +97.2%

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.
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Chorizo
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 E +122.7%
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +102%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +491.4%
Contains more Other +74.5%
Contains more Fats +49.5%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Chorizo
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 Protein +37.8%
Contains more Carbs +491.4%
Contains more Other +74.5%
Contains more Fats +49.5%
Contains more Water +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.2%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 1.86g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 24.1g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 11g 1.86g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 9g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 8mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.59mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 18mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 150mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 398mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1235mg Chorizo
Zinc 8.11mg 3.41mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.08mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.04mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.22mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 134µg 2µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.6µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 48mg 88mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 14.38g Jerky
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Jerky
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 846mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.