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Turkey breast vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Turkey breast and Chorizo

  • Turkey breast has more Phosphorus, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 66% more than Turkey breast.
  • Turkey breast contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +376.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.131mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 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 WaterWater +119.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more FatsFats +445.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +276.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +591.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Chorizo Opinion
Calories 157kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 21.89g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 7.02g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 65mg 88mg Turkey breast
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Turkey breast
Calcium 13mg 8mg Turkey breast
Potassium 275mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.2mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Copper 0.074mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 1.57mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 186mg 150mg Turkey breast
Sodium 59mg 1235mg Turkey breast
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Turkey breast
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Turkey breast
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.018mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 22.4µg 21.1µg Turkey breast
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 5.131mg Turkey breast
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 7µg 2µg Turkey breast
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 1.91g 14.38g Turkey breast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.66g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.957mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.099mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.704mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.996mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.616mg 0.47mg Turkey breast
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.141mg 0.914mg Turkey breast
Histidine 0.66mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Turkey breast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Turkey breast
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/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.