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Chorizo vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chorizo and apple pie

  • Apple pie has less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512.3%
Contains more IronIron +31.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2031.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355%

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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1168.4%
Contains more FatsFats +247.9%
Contains more OtherOther +335.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1728%
Contains more WaterWater +63.9%

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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +319.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Apple pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.01µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.797g 48%
Protein 24.1g 1.9g 44%
Sodium 1235mg 266mg 42%
Fats 38.27g 11g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.134mg 41%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.038mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.388g 35%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.16mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.123mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.119mg 20%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Phosphorus 150mg 24mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.158mg 11%
Calories 455kcal 237kcal 11%
Carbs 1.86g 34g 11%
Potassium 398mg 65mg 10%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.198g 8%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.182mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Iron 1.59mg 1.21mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.046mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Folate 2µg 4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 32.4g N/A
Calcium 8mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Apple pie
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
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.583g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.