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Chocolate ice cream vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and chorizo different?

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and choline than chocolate ice cream.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 71% higher.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index (28) than chocolate ice cream (62).

Ice creams, chocolate and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1262.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.8%
Contains more IronIron +71%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +744%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +589.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +1416.1%
Contains more WaterWater +74.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +534.2%
Contains more FatsFats +247.9%
Contains more OtherOther +201.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +473.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +743.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 ice cream Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 2µg 71%
Sodium 76mg 1235mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.63mg 49%
Fats 11g 38.27g 42%
Protein 3.8g 24.1g 41%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 18.4g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.53mg 37%
Selenium 2.5µg 21.1µg 34%
Saturated fat 6.8g 14.38g 34%
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 5.131mg 31%
Zinc 0.58mg 3.41mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3.46g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 88mg 18%
Choline 22.5mg 96.7mg 13%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Calories 216kcal 455kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 1.12mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 8mg 10%
Carbs 28.2g 1.86g 9%
Iron 0.93mg 1.59mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.3mg 8%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.5µg 7%
Vitamin D 8IU 61IU 7%
Phosphorus 107mg 150mg 6%
Copper 0.135mg 0.08mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 0g 5%
Folate 16µg 2µg 4%
Potassium 249mg 398mg 4%
Manganese 0.14mg 0.04mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 27g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 25.36g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.58g)
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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.