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Lamb leg vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb leg and Chorizo

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Lamb leg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.41mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +253.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 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 WaterWater +101.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more FatsFats +124.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +460%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 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 -48.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +162.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Chorizo Opinion
Calories 230kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 17.91g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 17.07g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 8mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.66mg 1.59mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 170mg 150mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 1235mg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 20.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.131mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 19µg 2µg Lamb leg
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 7.43g 14.38g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.767mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.864mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.393mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.582mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.46mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.967mg 0.914mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg 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
47%
Lamb leg
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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.

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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.