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Arrowroot vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between arrowroot and chorizo?

  • Arrowroot is richer in folate, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 84% higher.
  • Arrowroot is lower in sodium.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than chorizo (28).

We used Arrowroot, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more IronIron +39.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2914.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Chorizo
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +99.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +619.9%
Contains more WaterWater +153.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +468.4%
Contains more FatsFats +19035%
Contains more OtherOther +176.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
40% 51% 10%
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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +459900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3660.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Chorizo DV% diff.
Folate 338µg 2µg 84%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.039g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.2g 38.27g 59%
Sodium 26mg 1235mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 18.4g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.63mg 41%
Protein 4.24g 24.1g 40%
Selenium 0.7µg 21.1µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Zinc 0.63mg 3.41mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 3.46g 22%
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 5.131mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.53mg 20%
Calories 65kcal 455kcal 20%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.3mg 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.12mg 17%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Iron 2.22mg 1.59mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Phosphorus 98mg 150mg 7%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.04mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Copper 0.121mg 0.08mg 5%
Carbs 13.39g 1.86g 4%
Potassium 454mg 398mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 6mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Arrowroot
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.341g)
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.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.