Turkey ham vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are turkey ham and chorizo different?
- Turkey ham is higher in selenium and phosphorus; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 66% higher.
- Turkey ham contains 2 times more phosphorus than chorizo. While turkey ham contains 289mg of phosphorus, chorizo contains only 150mg.
- Turkey ham has less sodium.
USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +173.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.3 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
3.1 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +856.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.873 g
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 | -91.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1276.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 1.2g | 14.38g | 60% |
| Fats | 4g | 38.27g | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8µg | 2µg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.337g | 18.4g | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.53mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.23mg | 0.63mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 38.2µg | 21.1µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 150mg | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.873g | 3.46g | 17% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 455kcal | 17% |
| Protein | 16.3g | 24.1g | 16% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 1235mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.1mg | 3.41mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 1.59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.12mg | 5.131mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 398mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 16µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
24%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey ham contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)