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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.

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.
Pork
Pork
6
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Selenium +114.7%
Contains more Iron +82.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Selenium +114.7%
Contains more Iron +82.8%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Manganese +344.4%
Equal in Potassium - 398
Equal in Copper - 0.08

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.
Pork
Pork
6
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Chorizo
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.2%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Fats +174.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +340.4%
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Chorizo
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 Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Fats +174.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +340.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.3%
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pork Chorizo
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 27.32g 24.1g Pork
Fats 13.92g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 242kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Calcium 19mg 8mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 150mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 398mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 1235mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.073mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.009mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 45.3µg 21.1µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.22mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.63mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.3mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 5µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.278mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.26mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 2.177mg 1.708mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 2.414mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.47mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.473mg 0.914mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.721mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 88mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 14.38g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1173mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.