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Lamb loin vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb loin and Chorizo

  • Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Selenium, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 51% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
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 +125%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Zinc ~3.41mg

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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2µg
~equal in Choline ~96.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 +64.8%
Contains more FatsFats +62.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +188.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 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 -28.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Chorizo Opinion
Calories 309kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 22.55g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 23.59g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 95mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 2IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 8mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 2.12mg 1.59mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 3.41mg
Phosphorus 180mg 150mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 1235mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.02mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 24.6µg 21.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 5.131mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.6µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 2µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 10.24g 14.38g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.965mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.088mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.754mg 1.708mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.579mg 0.47mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.217mg 0.914mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.