Turkey meat vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between turkey meat and chorizo
- Turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus, yet chorizo is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin D.
- Chorizo covers your daily saturated fat needs 61% more than turkey meat.
- Turkey meat contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than chorizo. While turkey meat contains 9.573mg of vitamin B3, chorizo contains only 5.131mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in chorizo is lower.
- The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat, and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +185.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +99.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +417.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3000% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +716.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 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% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +595.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 14.38g | 56% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 1235mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.63mg | 49% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 38.27g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 2µg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 18.4g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 5.131mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 29.8µg | 21.1µg | 16% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 455kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 150mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 3.46g | 9% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 24.1g | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.41mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 0.53mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 88mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 1.59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 1.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 61IU | 6% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 398mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 1.12mg | 3% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 96.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 1.86g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.