Chorizo vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chorizo and avocadoes?
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while avocadoes are higher in fiber.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
- Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than chorizo (28).
We used Chorizo, pork, and beef and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +189.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +432.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5175% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +255% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +840.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +581% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +840.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3950% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 2.126g | 56% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 7mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.067mg | 47% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 2g | 44% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 0.4µg | 38% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 14.66g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0g | 6.7g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.64mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 9.799g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.257mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 1.738mg | 21% |
| Folate | 2µg | 81µg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 21µg | 16% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 14.2mg | 15% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 160kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 52mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.55mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 2.07mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.816g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.389mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.142mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 485mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1105% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
