Chorizo vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chorizo and American cheese
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5; however, American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 104% more.
- Chorizo has 68 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. Chorizo has 5.131mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Chorizo is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +201.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12962.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +327.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6651.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +881.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 8mg | 1045mg | 104% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 641mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.015mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.054mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 0.076mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 8.236g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.5µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 1671mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 18.057g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.286g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.403mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.63mg | 12% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 18.13g | 12% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 36.2mg | 11% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 31.79g | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.49mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 132mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 23IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.234mg | 5% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 371kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.046mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 20.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.