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Lamb vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Chorizo

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Sodium is 51% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +112.5%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%

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.
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Choline ~96.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +68.7%
Contains more FatsFats +82.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +378%
~equal in Protein ~24.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +108.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chorizo Opinion
Calories 294kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.52g 24.1g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 2IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 8mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.88mg 1.59mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 3.41mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 150mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1235mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 26.4µg 21.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.131mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 8.83g 14.38g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.278mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.183mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.908mg 1.708mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.629mg 0.47mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.323mg 0.914mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.721mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.