Luncheon meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between luncheon meat and chorizo
- Luncheon meat has more selenium; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for saturated fat, 52% more than luncheon meat.
- Luncheon meat has 2 times more selenium than chorizo. While luncheon meat has 38.3µg of selenium, chorizo has only 21.1µg.
- Luncheon meat has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +392.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +199.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
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 | -72.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 14.38g | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.63mg | 42% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 38.27g | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 18.4g | 32% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 21.1µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.53mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 1235mg | 18% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 455kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 3.46g | 13% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 24.1g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.41mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 1.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 96.7mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 398mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 5.131mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 1.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
33%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Luncheon meat contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)