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Chorizo vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and allspice

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, allspice is richer in manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Allspice covers your daily manganese needs 126% more than chorizo.
  • Allspice contains less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of allspice is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +681.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains more IronIron +344%
Contains more CopperCopper +591.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7257.5%

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.
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%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.7%
Contains more FatsFats +340.4%
Contains more WaterWater +276.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3777.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2687.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 2.943mg 126%
Fiber 0g 21.6g 86%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Iron 1.59mg 7.06mg 68%
Calcium 8mg 661mg 65%
Saturated fat 14.38g 2.55g 54%
Copper 0.08mg 0.553mg 53%
Sodium 1235mg 77mg 50%
Fats 38.27g 8.69g 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.66g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.101mg 44%
Protein 24.1g 6.09g 36%
Selenium 21.1µg 2.7µg 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Magnesium 18mg 135mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.21mg 25%
Carbs 1.86g 72.12g 23%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.01mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Potassium 398mg 1044mg 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.063mg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.86mg 14%
Calories 455kcal 263kcal 10%
Folate 2µg 36µg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.36g 7%
Phosphorus 150mg 113mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 50.52g 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
Chorizo Allspice
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
65%
Chorizo
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 1158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.