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Pork bacon vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pork bacon and Chorizo different?

  • Pork bacon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork bacon is 69% higher.
  • Pork bacon contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Chorizo. While Pork bacon contains 506mg of Phosphorus, Chorizo contains only 150mg.
  • Chorizo has less Sodium.

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +237.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +179.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.41mg

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.
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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.12mg
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 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 +48.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +81.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%
Contains more WaterWater +154.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~14.38g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~18.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork bacon Chorizo Opinion
Calories 548kcal 455kcal Pork bacon
Protein 35.73g 24.1g Pork bacon
Fats 43.27g 38.27g Pork bacon
Net carbs 1.35g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 1.35g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 107mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Pork bacon
Calcium 10mg 8mg Pork bacon
Potassium 539mg 398mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.49mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.182mg 0.08mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.36mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 506mg 150mg Pork bacon
Sodium 2193mg 1235mg Chorizo
Vitamin A 37IU 0IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 11µg 0µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.22mg Pork bacon
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.022mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 59µg 21.1µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.348mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 10.623mg 5.131mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 1.033mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 1.16µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 119.3mg 96.7mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 14.187g 14.38g Pork bacon
Monounsaturated Fat 19.065g 18.4g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.859g 3.46g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.299mg 0.278mg Pork bacon
Threonine 1.399mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.676mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.782mg 1.708mg Pork bacon
Lysine 2.964mg 2.414mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.795mg 0.47mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 1.417mg 1.149mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.901mg 0.914mg Pork bacon
Histidine 1.343mg 0.721mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork bacon 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
54%
Pork bacon
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Pork bacon
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 958mg)
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 ($)
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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.