Pork leg vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork leg and chorizo?
- Pork leg is higher in selenium and vitamin B1; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 57% more.
- Pork leg has less saturated fat.
- Pork leg has a lower glycemic index (0) than chorizo (28).
We used Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +217.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +119.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.1% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 2µg | 57% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 1235mg | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 6.54g | 14.38g | 36% |
| Fats | 18.87g | 38.27g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.38g | 18.4g | 25% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 29.4µg | 21.1µg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.93mg | 3.41mg | 13% |
| Protein | 17.43g | 24.1g | 13% |
| Calories | 245kcal | 455kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 3.46g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.53mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 1.12mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.63mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.85mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 150mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 61IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.5µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 5.131mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 398mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.776mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.55mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.931mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)