Biscuit vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Biscuit and Chorizo
- Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Iron, yet Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 80% more than Biscuit.
- Biscuit contains 29 times more Calcium than Chorizo. While Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, Chorizo contains only 8mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Biscuit is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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.
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Calcium
+2837.5%
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Iron
+82.4%
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Sodium
-53%
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Manganese
+845%
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Potassium
+228.9%
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Zinc
+531.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
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Calcium
+2837.5%
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Iron
+82.4%
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Sodium
-53%
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Manganese
+845%
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Potassium
+228.9%
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Zinc
+531.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.08
Equal in Selenium - 21.1
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+2950%
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Vitamin B1
+77%
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Vitamin B3
+74%
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Vitamin B5
+293%
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Vitamin B6
+1414.3%
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Vitamin B12
+2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+2950%
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Vitamin B1
+77%
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Vitamin B3
+74%
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Vitamin B5
+293%
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Vitamin B6
+1414.3%
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Vitamin B12
+2400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+2297.8%
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Protein
+244.3%
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Fats
+134.8%
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Water
+10.2%
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+22.5%
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Carbs
+2297.8%
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Protein
+244.3%
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+134.8%
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Water
+10.2%
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+22.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-69.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+165.5%
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Saturated Fat
-69.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+20.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+165.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 1.86g |
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| Protein | 7g | 24.1g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 38.27g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 1.86g |
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| Calories | 353kcal | 455kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 150mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 398mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 1235mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 21.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 5.131mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.53mg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 14.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 18.4g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 3.46g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.056g)
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.