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Chorizo vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Arugula different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Arugula is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Arugula covers your daily need of Vitamin K 89% more than Chorizo.
  • Arugula contains less Cholesterol.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Arugula, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +188.5%
Contains more Zinc +625.5%
Contains more Selenium +6933.3%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Manganese +702.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Potassium - 369
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.5%
Contains more Zinc +625.5%
Contains more Selenium +6933.3%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Manganese +702.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.46
Equal in Potassium - 369
Equal in Copper - 0.076

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1582.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4750%
Contains more Vitamin K +6687.5%
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 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1582.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4750%
Contains more Vitamin K +6687.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +834.1%
Contains more Fats +5698.5%
Contains more Other +180%
Contains more Carbs +96.2%
Contains more Water +187.9%
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
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +834.1%
Contains more Fats +5698.5%
Contains more Other +180%
Contains more Carbs +96.2%
Contains more Water +187.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37451%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +984.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37451%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +984.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 2.05g Arugula
Protein 24.1g 2.58g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.66g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 3.65g Arugula
Calories 455kcal 25kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 2.05g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 8mg 160mg Arugula
Iron 1.59mg 1.46mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 150mg 52mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 369mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 3.41mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.076mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 21.1µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 119µg Arugula
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.044mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.086mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.305mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.437mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.073mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 108.6µg Arugula
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 0mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.049g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.319g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Arugula
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
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 1208mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.294g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.