Chorizo vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chorizo and balsamic vinegar different?
- Balsamic vinegar contains less zinc, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and copper than chorizo.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for saturated fat, 72% more than balsamic vinegar.
- Chorizo has 54 times more sodium than balsamic vinegar. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while balsamic vinegar has 23mg.
- Balsamic vinegar contains less saturated fat.
- Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Vinegar, balsamic 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +207.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4162.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +689.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4818.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +815.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +140% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 83% | |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 0g | 65% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 0g | 59% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 23mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 53% | |
| Protein | 24.1g | 0.49g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 46% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 41% | |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 32% | |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.08mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 19mg | 19% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 88kcal | 18% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.72mg | 11% |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
| Potassium | 398mg | 112mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.026mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 17.03g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.131mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 17.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 14.95g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.38g)