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Pork belly vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pork belly and Chorizo

  • Chorizo is richer than Pork belly in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Chorizo is 52% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, belly, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 1.5% 16% 20% 17% 28% 46% 4.2% 0.78% 44%
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 less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.1%
Contains more IronIron +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +234.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.8%

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 1% 0.6% 7.8% 0% 99% 56% 87% 15% 30% 105% 0% 0.75% 0%
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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% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 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 FatsFats +38.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +330.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.65 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Chorizo Opinion
Calories 518kcal 455kcal Pork belly
Protein 9.34g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 53.01g 38.27g Pork belly
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 72mg 88mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 5mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 185mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 0.52mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.052mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 1.02mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 108mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 32mg 1235mg Pork belly
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Pork belly
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.22mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.006mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 1µg 2µg Chorizo
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 19.33g 14.38g Chorizo
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 18.4g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 3.46g Pork belly
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly 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
31%
Pork belly
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
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 ($)

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 belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.