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Chorizo vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and black pepper different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, black pepper is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin K, iron, fiber, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 553% higher.
  • Black pepper has less sodium.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Spices, pepper, black 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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +330.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.9%
Contains more IronIron +510.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1562.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31782.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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 0% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +755.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10131.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132%
Contains more FatsFats +1073.9%
Contains more WaterWater +155.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3338.2%
Contains more OtherOther +153.6%

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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2389.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +246.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.3%

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 pepper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 12.753mg 553%
Copper 0.08mg 1.33mg 139%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 163.7µg 135%
Iron 1.59mg 9.71mg 102%
Fiber 0g 25.3g 101%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.392g 59%
Fats 38.27g 3.26g 54%
Sodium 1235mg 20mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.108mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.739g 44%
Calcium 8mg 443mg 44%
Magnesium 18mg 171mg 36%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 21.1µg 4.9µg 29%
Potassium 398mg 1329mg 27%
Protein 24.1g 10.39g 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.143mg 25%
Carbs 1.86g 63.95g 21%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.19mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.291mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 11.3mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.998g 16%
Calories 455kcal 251kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.399mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.04mg 5%
Folate 2µg 17µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Phosphorus 150mg 158mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Black pepper
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
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.988g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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 pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.