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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 of 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.

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 Iron +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +689.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +4162.5%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +227.5%
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 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +120.8%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +689.5%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +4162.5%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Chorizo
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4818.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +815.6%
Contains more Water +140%
Contains more Other +53.8%
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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +4818.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +815.6%
Contains more Water +140%
Contains more Other +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.
Chorizo Balsamic vinegar
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 Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 24.1g 0.49g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 455kcal 88kcal Chorizo
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 0g 14.95g Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 1.59mg 0.72mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 19mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 112mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 3.41mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.026mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
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 Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.