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Meatball vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Chorizo

  • Meatball has more Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Chorizo has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Meatball's daily need coverage for Copper is 70% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 39 times less Folate than Meatball. Meatball contains 78µg of Folate, while Chorizo contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Meatball is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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.
Meatball
Meatball
5
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Copper +782.5%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +2537.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +35.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Copper +782.5%
Contains more Potassium +121.1%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +2537.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +330.1%
Contains more Water +82.1%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +325.2%
Equal in Other - 3.92
Meatball
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Chorizo
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 Carbs +330.1%
Contains more Water +82.1%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +325.2%
Equal in Other - 3.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741%
Meatball
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.86g Meatball
Protein 21g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 9g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 8g 1.86g Meatball
Calories 197kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 1.25g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 4.6g 0g Meatball
Calcium 25mg 8mg Meatball
Iron 2.16mg 1.59mg Meatball
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 344mg 150mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 550mg 1235mg Meatball
Zinc 1.8mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.706mg 0.08mg Meatball
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 0.8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0.22mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.63mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 78µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g 14.38g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 3.46g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.955g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.