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Meatball vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Meatball and Chorizo

  • Meatball has more Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 42% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 7 times less Manganese than Meatball. Meatball contains 0.282mg of Manganese, while Chorizo contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Meatball is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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
7
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3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +605%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.1%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Manganese +605%
Contains more Potassium +34.5%
Contains more Zinc +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%

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
4
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.9%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +333.3%
Contains more Water +68.5%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Fats +72.3%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 +333.3%
Contains more Water +68.5%
Contains more Protein +67.4%
Contains more Fats +72.3%
Contains more Other +136.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
1
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2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.46

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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 1.86g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 22.21g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 8.06g 1.86g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 8mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.59mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 150mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 666mg 1235mg Meatball
Zinc 1.66mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.123mg 0.08mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.04mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.22mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 36µg 2µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 8.2µg 1.6µg Meatball
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 66mg 88mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 7.627g 14.38g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
36%
Meatball
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 569mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.753g)
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 - 3.47g)
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.
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.