Chorizo vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chorizo and baby food
- Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, yet baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 574% higher.
- Baby food contains less sodium.
- Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than baby food.
Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified.
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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 ZincZinc | +42.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +455.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9062.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2887.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +317.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +316.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1572.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +287% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +805.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +576.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +769.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +375.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3846.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1425.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 47.5mg | 574% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 2.717mg | 186% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 34.714mg | 185% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 2.438mg | 151% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0µg | 83% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 733mg | 73% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 0.769g | 62% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 3mg | 54% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 4.4g | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 1.206g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 392mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7.5g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.334mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.189mg | 26% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 12.2g | 24% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 73.4g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 3.68mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 100mg | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 23.2mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.697g | 12% |
| Folate | 2µg | 43µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.4mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 25.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 379kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.074mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 437mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 65.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
164%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
260%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.611g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.