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Chorizo vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Black gram

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, however, Black gram has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for Copper is 100% more.
  • Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
8
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Selenium +157.3%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +376.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.7%
Contains more Potassium +147%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +1126.3%
Contains more Manganese +3717.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.35
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Contains more Selenium +157.3%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains more Iron +376.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.7%
Contains more Potassium +147%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Copper +1126.3%
Contains more Manganese +3717.5%
Equal in Zinc - 3.35

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
Chorizo
9
:
2
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +10700%
Chorizo
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%
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +10700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Fats +2233.5%
Contains more Water +194.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +3071.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.21
Chorizo
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
Black gram
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +2233.5%
Contains more Water +194.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +3071.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21547.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21547.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +223.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 40.69g Black gram
Protein 24.1g 25.21g Black gram
Fats 38.27g 1.64g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 58.99g Black gram
Calories 455kcal 341kcal Chorizo
Fiber 0g 18.3g Black gram
Calcium 8mg 138mg Black gram
Iron 1.59mg 7.57mg Black gram
Magnesium 18mg 267mg Black gram
Phosphorus 150mg 379mg Black gram
Potassium 398mg 983mg Black gram
Sodium 1235mg 38mg Black gram
Zinc 3.41mg 3.35mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.981mg Black gram
Manganese 0.04mg 1.527mg Black gram
Selenium 21.1µg 8.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.273mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.254mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.447mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.906mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.281mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 216µg Black gram
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.263mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.875mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.287mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 2.414mg 1.674mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.367mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 0.914mg 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.721mg 0.706mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.114g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.085g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.071g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Black gram
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 1197mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.266g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.