Chorizo vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chorizo and chicken thigh?
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, fats, vitamin B6, and vitamin D*, while chicken thigh is higher in vitamin B3, protein, and phosphorus.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
- Chicken thigh has 13 times less sodium than chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while chicken thigh has 95mg.
- Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than chicken thigh (0).
We used Chorizo, pork, and beef and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +615.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +506.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.33µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 2.78g | 53% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 95mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.088mg | 45% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 10.3g | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 3.82g | 36% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 218kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 7.12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.38mg | 12% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 28.18g | 8% |
| Vitamin D* | 61 IU | 8 IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 199mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 2.43g | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.79mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 259mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.255mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.285mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.46mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 20.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.3g | 13g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 189kcal | 77kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 22g | 46g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 2.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +271.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +381.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.7% |
