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Chocolate brownie vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chocolate brownie and chorizo

  • Chocolate brownie has more copper and manganese; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 77% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Chocolate brownie has 15 times more manganese than chorizo. While chocolate brownie has 0.587mg of manganese, chorizo has only 0.04mg.
  • Chocolate brownie has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of chocolate brownie is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, brownies, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +612.5%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +385%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1367.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Chorizo
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +463.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 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 CarbsCarbs +2598.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.7%
Contains more FatsFats +31.5%
Contains more WaterWater +152.8%
Contains more OtherOther +106.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
40% 51% 10%
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 -49.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +172%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate brownie Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 2µg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.63mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.412g 3.46g 40%
Sodium 343mg 1235mg 39%
Protein 6.2g 24.1g 36%
Copper 0.388mg 0.08mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.094mg 0.53mg 34%
Saturated fat 7.319g 14.38g 32%
Vitamin B3 0.982mg 5.131mg 26%
Manganese 0.587mg 0.04mg 24%
Zinc 0.97mg 3.41mg 22%
Vitamin A 176µg 0µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 10.839g 18.4g 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Selenium 11.5µg 21.1µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 1.12mg 16%
Carbs 50.2g 1.86g 16%
Fats 29.1g 38.27g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.3mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Magnesium 53mg 18mg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Folate 29µg 2µg 7%
Potassium 176mg 398mg 7%
Calcium 57mg 8mg 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 88mg 5%
Iron 1.84mg 1.59mg 3%
Phosphorus 132mg 150mg 3%
Calories 466kcal 455kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 50.2g 1.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate brownie Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Chocolate brownie
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Chocolate brownie
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.061g)
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.

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.