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Butter cookie vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter cookie and Chorizo

  • Butter cookie is richer in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 68% higher.
  • Butter cookie contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched 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.
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +325%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +258.6%
Contains more Zinc +797.4%
Contains more Selenium +151.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +39.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +325%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +258.6%
Contains more Zinc +797.4%
Contains more Selenium +151.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +455.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin D +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +455.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3604.3%
Contains more Protein +295.1%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Contains more Water +592.4%
Contains more Other +145%
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 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 +3604.3%
Contains more Protein +295.1%
Contains more Fats +103.6%
Contains more Water +592.4%
Contains more Other +145%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.3%
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter cookie Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 68.1g 1.86g Butter cookie
Protein 6.1g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 18.8g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 68.9g 1.86g Butter cookie
Calories 467kcal 455kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 0.8g 0g Butter cookie
Calcium 29mg 8mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.22mg 1.59mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 102mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 111mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 282mg 1235mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.38mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.2mg 0.08mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg 0.04mg Butter cookie
Selenium 8.4µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 673IU 0IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.22mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.3mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.488mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 76µg 2µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.215mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.277mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.471mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.308mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.131mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.299mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.315mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.136mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 117mg 88mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 11.051g 14.38g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.522g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.982g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter cookie 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
36%
Butter cookie
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Butter cookie
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 953mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.329g)
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.
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.