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Mutton vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mutton and Chorizo

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mutton covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 102% more than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo has 3 times less Iron than Mutton. Mutton has 4.76mg of Iron, while Chorizo has 1.59mg.
  • Mutton contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +72.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +199.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.2%
~equal in Potassium ~398mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 EVitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg
~equal in Choline ~96.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +38.7%
Contains more WaterWater +69.5%
Contains more FatsFats +245.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2225%
Contains more OtherOther +180%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -64.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +312.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Chorizo Opinion
Calories 234kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 33.43g 24.1g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0.08g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0.08g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 109mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 31mg 18mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 8mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 398mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.59mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 5.93mg 3.41mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 150mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 1235mg Mutton
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.22mg Mutton
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.033mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 38µg 21.1µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 5.131mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Choline 100.6mg 96.7mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 14.38g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.403mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.588mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.764mg 1.708mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 2.414mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.47mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 1.149mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 0.914mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.721mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton 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
75%
Mutton
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 ($)

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.