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Chocolate vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate and Chorizo

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, while Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 105% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chocolate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +404.4%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +603.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +404.4%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.3%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +1185%
Contains more Manganese +3447.5%
Contains more Zinc +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +603.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +769.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +769.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3188.7%
Contains more Protein +393.9%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +3183.5%
Contains more Other +130.6%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Carbs +3188.7%
Contains more Protein +393.9%
Contains more Fats +22.3%
Contains more Water +3183.5%
Contains more Other +130.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.8%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 1.86g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 31.28g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 61.17g 1.86g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 455kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 8mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.59mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 18mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 150mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 398mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 1235mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 1.028mg 0.08mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.04mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.22mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1.6µg Chocolate
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 8mg 88mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 18.519g 14.38g Chorizo
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.139g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.