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Chorizo vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Scrapple

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Scrapple is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Scrapple.
  • Scrapple has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while Scrapple has 0.116mg.
  • Scrapple contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Scrapple, pork.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
7
:
3
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.3%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Copper +165%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Scrapple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 71% 10% 33% 14% 63% 29% 71% 0% 95%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +151.9%
Contains more Zinc +221.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.3%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Copper +165%

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
8
:
4
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Vitamin E +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Scrapple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 126% 3% 9% 9% 30% 67% 43% 0% 28% 4% 39% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.287

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +655.9%
Contains more Water +96.1%
Chorizo
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
Scrapple
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more Protein +199%
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +655.9%
Contains more Water +96.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Scrapple
Scrapple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Scrapple
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.664 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Scrapple Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 13.76g Scrapple
Protein 24.1g 8.06g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 13.87g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 14.06g Scrapple
Calories 455kcal 213kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 0.2g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.3g Scrapple
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.89mg Scrapple
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 76mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 158mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 482mg Scrapple
Zinc 3.41mg 1.06mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.212mg Scrapple
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 17.4µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 2086IU Scrapple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 626µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.15mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 13IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Scrapple
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.116mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.287mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.273mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.12mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Scrapple
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.31µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Scrapple
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 49mg Scrapple
Saturated Fat 14.38g 4.732g Scrapple
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 6.156g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.664g Chorizo

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Chorizo Scrapple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
30%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.