Turkey leg vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between turkey leg and chorizo
- Turkey leg has more selenium and copper; however, chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 67% more.
- Turkey leg has 2 times more copper than chorizo. Turkey leg has 0.142mg of copper, while chorizo has 0.08mg.
- Turkey leg is lower in cholesterol.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index than turkey leg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, leg, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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 FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +412.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.54 g
Fats:
6.72 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.69 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +469.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.83 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 | -85.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +793.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 2µg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 2.06g | 14.38g | 56% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 1235mg | 50% |
| Fats | 6.72g | 38.27g | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.63mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.06g | 18.4g | 41% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 455kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34mg | 0.53mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.947mg | 5.131mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.83g | 3.46g | 11% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 21.1µg | 10% |
| Protein | 19.54g | 24.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.211mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 177mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 398mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 3.41mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.72mg | 1.59mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.09mg | 1.12mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.861mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.998mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.537mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.809mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.557mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.769mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.028mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.598mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0g | N/A |
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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
25%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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.