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Avocado vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between avocadoes and chorizo?

  • Avocadoes are richer in fiber, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Avocadoes are lower in saturated fat.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than chorizo (28).

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255%
Contains more IronIron +189.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +432.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5175%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1212.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3950%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +840.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +581%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +358.6%
Contains more WaterWater +129.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1105%
Contains more FatsFats +161.1%
Contains more OtherOther +148.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 2.126g 14.38g 56%
Sodium 7mg 1235mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.63mg 47%
Protein 2g 24.1g 44%
Selenium 0.4µg 21.1µg 38%
Fats 14.66g 38.27g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.41mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 18.4g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.53mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 5.131mg 21%
Folate 81µg 2µg 20%
Vitamin K 21µg 1.6µg 16%
Choline 14.2mg 96.7mg 15%
Calories 160kcal 455kcal 15%
Phosphorus 52mg 150mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.3mg 13%
Iron 0.55mg 1.59mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.22mg 12%
Copper 0.19mg 0.08mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 3.46g 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 1.12mg 5%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.04mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Potassium 485mg 398mg 3%
Carbs 8.53g 1.86g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 1.86g N/A
Calcium 12mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 0g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.721mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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%
Avocado
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.254g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.