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Summer sausage vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Summer sausage and Chorizo?

  • Summer sausage is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 32% more.
  • Chorizo has less Sodium.

We used Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese 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 +912.5%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 85% 10% 77% 19% 194% 62% 24% 5% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +912.5%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Potassium +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.6%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 0% 9% 0% 63% 37% 55% 46% 30% 6% 217% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Other +18.4%
Contains more Protein +24%
Equal in Fats - 38.27
Equal in Carbs - 1.86
19% 38% 2% 36% 5%
Protein: 19.43 g
Fats: 37.91 g
Carbs: 1.82 g
Water: 36.2 g
Other: 4.64 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 +13.7%
Contains more Other +18.4%
Contains more Protein +24%
Equal in Fats - 38.27
Equal in Carbs - 1.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 10.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.02 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Summer sausage Chorizo
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer sausage Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 1.62g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 19.43g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 37.91g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 1.82g 1.86g Chorizo
Calories 426kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0.12g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 0.2g 0g Summer sausage
Calcium 81mg 8mg Summer sausage
Iron 2.26mg 1.59mg Summer sausage
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 178mg 150mg Summer sausage
Potassium 206mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1483mg 1235mg Chorizo
Zinc 2.25mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.07mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.032mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 7.5µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 749IU 0IU Summer sausage
Vitamin A RAE 225µg 0µg Summer sausage
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 12IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.3µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.249mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.76mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 7µg 2µg Summer sausage
Vitamin B12 1.73µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.54mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.62mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.1mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.16mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.36mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.69mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.47mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 89mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 10.47g 14.38g Summer sausage
Monounsaturated Fat 13.68g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.02g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer sausage 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
42%
Summer sausage
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Summer sausage
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer sausage
Summer sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Summer sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174599/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.