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Pork spare ribs vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork spare ribs and Chorizo?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Choline in Chorizo is higher than in Pork spare ribs.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% more.
  • Pork spare ribs have less Saturated Fat.

We used Pork, fresh, spareribs, 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 Calcium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Iron +74.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.53

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +87.6%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +63.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.1%
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 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 Water +87.6%
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Fats +63.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork spare ribs Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 spare ribs Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 15.47g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 23.4g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 277kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 15mg 8mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 0.91mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 141mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 242mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 81mg 1235mg Pork spare ribs
Zinc 2.5mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.08mg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 22µg 21.1µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.22mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU 61IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 1.5µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.53mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.695mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.761mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.318mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.435mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.426mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.809mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.668mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 80mg 88mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 7.529g 14.38g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 3.46g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork spare ribs Chorizo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Pork spare ribs
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.851g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.