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Chorizo vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and barbecue sauce different?

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 than barbecue sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 83% higher.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Sauce, barbecue are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.6%
Contains more IronIron +148.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1905.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1523.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215%
~equal in Copper ~0.072mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 3.7% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +759.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +582.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1262%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2839%
Contains more FatsFats +5974.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2091.9%
Contains more WaterWater +71.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22339%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3325.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Barbecue sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.045g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.63g 58%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.023mg 51%
Protein 24.1g 0.82g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.082g 46%
Selenium 21.1µg 1.3µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.075mg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.17mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.597mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.101g 22%
Phosphorus 150mg 20mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.164mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.056mg 19%
Fructose 14.17g 18%
Choline 96.7mg 7.1mg 16%
Calories 455kcal 172kcal 14%
Carbs 1.86g 40.77g 13%
Iron 1.59mg 0.64mg 12%
Sodium 1235mg 1027mg 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 398mg 232mg 5%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.126mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.9g 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 33mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 13mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.072mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 39.87g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.24g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg 0%
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Barbecue sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Chorizo
7%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.