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Chorizo vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Apple is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +1225%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +1263.6%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains more Zinc +8425%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +1225%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +1263.6%
Contains more Potassium +272%
Contains more Zinc +8425%
Contains more Copper +196.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%

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
Chorizo
8
:
4
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1736.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Chorizo
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%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1736.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +9169.2%
Contains more Fats +22411.8%
Contains more Other +1860%
Contains more Carbs +642.5%
Contains more Water +168.6%
Chorizo
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
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +9169.2%
Contains more Fats +22411.8%
Contains more Other +1860%
Contains more Carbs +642.5%
Contains more Water +168.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6684.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6684.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Apple Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 11.41g Apple
Protein 24.1g 0.26g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.17g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 13.81g Apple
Calories 455kcal 52kcal Chorizo
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 0g 10.39g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 8mg 6mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.12mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 5mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 11mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 107mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 3.41mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.027mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.035mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.18mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.017mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.026mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.091mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.061mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.041mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.001mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.006mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.006mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.013mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.012mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.001mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.006mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.012mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.005mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.007g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.051g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Apple
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%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.352g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.