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Carrot vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Carrot and Chorizo

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Carrot covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 93% more than Chorizo.
  • Carrot has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, raw 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.
Carrot
Carrot
3
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +257.5%
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +1320.8%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +21000%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +257.5%
Contains more Iron +430%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +1320.8%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Selenium +21000%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
5
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +422%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +415.1%
Contains more Water +177.2%
Contains more Protein +2491.4%
Contains more Fats +15845.8%
Contains more Other +308.3%
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 +415.1%
Contains more Water +177.2%
Contains more Protein +2491.4%
Contains more Fats +15845.8%
Contains more Other +308.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2857.3%
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131328.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2857.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 1.86g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.24g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 9.58g 1.86g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 2.8g 0g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 8mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 35mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 320mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 69mg 1235mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.045mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.143mg 0.04mg Carrot
Selenium 0.1µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 16706IU 0IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.22mg Carrot
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 19µg 2µg Carrot
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 13.2µg 1.6µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.191mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.077mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.102mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.101mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.02mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.069mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.04mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g 14.38g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 1166mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.343g)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.