Pork vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pork and chorizo
- Pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while chorizo has more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 54% higher.
- Chorizo contains 2 times less selenium than pork. Pork contains 45.3µg of selenium, while chorizo contains 21.1µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork is lower.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +82.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
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 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +340.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +197.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 2µg | 54% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 1235mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 21.1µg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 14.38g | 42% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 38.27g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 18.4g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.63mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 3.46g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 150mg | 14% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 455kcal | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 3.41mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 1.12mg | 8% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 24.1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 88mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 96.7mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 398mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 5.131mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 61IU | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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