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Chorizo vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and almond butter

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, yet almond butter is richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almond butter is 160% higher.
  • Almond butter contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.

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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 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +779.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.9%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1067.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +238.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5227.5%
~equal in Zinc ~3.29mg

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 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 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +414.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10904.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213%
Contains more FolateFolate +2550%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more WaterWater +1842.1%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +45%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +911.8%

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
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.22mg 24.21mg 160%
Copper 0.08mg 0.934mg 95%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.131mg 91%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 13.613g 68%
Magnesium 18mg 279mg 62%
Sodium 1235mg 7mg 53%
Phosphorus 150mg 508mg 51%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.939mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.041mg 49%
Saturated fat 14.38g 4.152g 46%
Fiber 0g 10.3g 41%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 32.445g 35%
Calcium 8mg 347mg 34%
Selenium 21.1µg 2.4µg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.103mg 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Fats 38.27g 55.5g 27%
Iron 1.59mg 3.49mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.318mg 16%
Folate 2µg 53µg 13%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.155mg 12%
Potassium 398mg 748mg 10%
Choline 96.7mg 52.1mg 8%
Calories 455kcal 614kcal 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Protein 24.1g 20.96g 6%
Carbs 1.86g 18.82g 6%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 3.41mg 3.29mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Almond butter
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
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.