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Chorizo vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chorizo and Amaranth grain

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Sodium is 53% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 42 times less Vitamin B1 than Chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 Potassium +194.8%
Contains more Zinc +296.5%
Contains more Selenium +283.6%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +2035%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +194.8%
Contains more Zinc +296.5%
Contains more Selenium +283.6%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +86.3%
Contains more Manganese +2035%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2083.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +369%
Contains more Folate +1000%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2083.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +369%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +534.2%
Contains more Fats +2322.2%
Contains more Other +409.1%
Contains more Carbs +904.8%
Contains more Water +136%
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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +534.2%
Contains more Fats +2322.2%
Contains more Other +409.1%
Contains more Carbs +904.8%
Contains more Water +136%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 24.1g 3.8g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 1.58g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 455kcal 102kcal Chorizo
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 8mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.59mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 18mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 150mg 148mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 135mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 3.41mg 0.86mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.04mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 21.1µg 5.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.015mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.235mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.113mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
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 88mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 14.38g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Amaranth grain
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
68%
Chorizo
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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 Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1229mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.