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.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of lamb leg is 0.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 56mg | 1235mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.63mg | 42% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 38.27g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 14.38g | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 18.4g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.53mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2µg | 21% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 3.46g | 14% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 24.1g | 12% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 455kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 1.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 5.131mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 398mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 21.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 3.41mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 9mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +162.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.3% |
