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Chorizo vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and broccoli different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for broccoli is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli has less cholesterol.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Broccoli, raw 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +117.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +731.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +744%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +425%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +787.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +703%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +417.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
Contains more FolateFolate +3050%

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +754.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10243.2%
Contains more OtherOther +350.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257%
Contains more WaterWater +180.4%

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% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9005.3%
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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 101.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.039g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.37g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 33mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.071mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.011g 46%
Protein 24.1g 2.82g 43%
Selenium 21.1µg 2.5µg 34%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.639mg 28%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.41mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.175mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.038g 23%
Calories 455kcal 34kcal 21%
Folate 2µg 63µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.117mg 14%
Choline 96.7mg 18.7mg 14%
Phosphorus 150mg 66mg 12%
Iron 1.59mg 0.73mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.573mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.6g 10%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.21mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.78mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Potassium 398mg 316mg 2%
Carbs 1.86g 6.64g 2%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.341g)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.