Cheese sandwich vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cheese sandwich and chorizo
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, and calcium; however, chorizo has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% more.
- Cheese sandwich has 27 times more manganese than chorizo. Cheese sandwich has 1.083mg of manganese, while chorizo has 0.04mg.
- Cheese sandwich is lower in sodium.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2450% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2607.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +292% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3029% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +895.3% |
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Other
~3.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 2µg | 78% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 14.38g | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.04mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 3.46g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 150mg | 33% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 24.1g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 88mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.63mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.87mg | 3.41mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.53mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Fats | 25g | 38.27g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 18.4g | 20% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 1.86g | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 839mg | 1235mg | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 2µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.59mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 5.131mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 1.12mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 21.1µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 398mg | 3% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 455kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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
32%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.251g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)