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 for chorizo is 52% higher.
- Pork belly has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.
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.
| 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.
| 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
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 32mg | 1235mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 2µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.53mg | 31% |
| Protein | 9.34g | 24.1g | 30% |
| Selenium | 8µg | 21.1µg | 24% |
| Fats | 53.01g | 38.27g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 19.33g | 14.38g | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 3.41mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.63mg | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 1.12mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.7g | 18.4g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 3.46g | 15% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.59mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 398mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 5.131mg | 3% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 455kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 1203mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork belly is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)