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Caper vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caper and Chorizo

  • Caper has more Copper, however, Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Caper.
  • Caper has 5 times more Copper than Chorizo. While Caper has 0.374mg of Copper, Chorizo has only 0.08mg.
  • Chorizo has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Capers, canned 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.
Caper
Caper
5
:
5
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Copper +367.5%
Contains more Manganese +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +895%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Zinc +965.6%
Contains more Selenium +1658.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Caper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains more Copper +367.5%
Contains more Manganese +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +895%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Zinc +965.6%
Contains more Selenium +1658.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.59

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.
Caper
Caper
5
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4048.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Caper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Chorizo
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +687%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4048.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
Caper
3
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +162.9%
Contains more Water +163.3%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Contains more Protein +921.2%
Contains more Fats +4350%
Caper
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Chorizo
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 +162.9%
Contains more Water +163.3%
Contains more Other +105.1%
Contains more Protein +921.2%
Contains more Fats +4350%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
Caper
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1038.2%
Caper
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29106.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1038.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 1.86g Chorizo
Protein 2.36g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.86g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 4.89g 1.86g Caper
Calories 23kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0.41g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 3.2g 0g Caper
Calcium 40mg 8mg Caper
Iron 1.67mg 1.59mg Caper
Magnesium 33mg 18mg Caper
Phosphorus 10mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 40mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 2348mg 1235mg Chorizo
Zinc 0.32mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.374mg 0.08mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.04mg Caper
Selenium 1.2µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.22mg Caper
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 23µg 2µg Caper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 24.6µg 1.6µg Caper
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 Caper
Saturated Fat 0.233g 14.38g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
15%
Caper
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 1113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caper
Caper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.