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Baking powder vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Chorizo different?

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 587% more than Chorizo.
  • Baking powder has 15 times more Phosphorus than Chorizo. Baking powder has 2191mg of Phosphorus, while Chorizo has 150mg.
  • Chorizo contains less Sodium.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Chorizo, pork and beef types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +73350%
Contains more Iron +593.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1360.7%
Contains more Potassium +1890%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +34000%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +10450%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +73350%
Contains more Iron +593.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1360.7%
Contains more Potassium +1890%
Contains less Sodium -88.3%
Contains more Zinc +34000%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +10450%

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.
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Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1389.2%
Contains more Other +1616.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +537%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 Carbs +1389.2%
Contains more Other +1616.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +537%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 1.86g Baking powder
Protein 0g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 27.7g 1.86g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 8mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.59mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 150mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 10600mg 1235mg Chorizo
Zinc 0.01mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.01mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 0.2µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
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 0mg 88mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 14.38g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Chorizo
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
0%
Baking powder
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 9365mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.