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Chorizo vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Brown sugar

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Brown sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Sugars, brown.

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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
7
:
3
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3650%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains more Zinc +11266.7%
Contains more Copper +70.2%
Contains more Selenium +1658.3%
Contains more Calcium +937.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +60%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3650%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains more Zinc +11266.7%
Contains more Copper +70.2%
Contains more Selenium +1658.3%
Contains more Calcium +937.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +60%

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
10
:
0
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4564.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +748.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1192.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Brown sugar
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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4564.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +748.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1192.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
:
1
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
Contains more Protein +19983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2276.9%
Contains more Other +771.1%
Contains more Carbs +5173.7%
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
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +19983.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +2276.9%
Contains more Other +771.1%
Contains more Carbs +5173.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 24.1g 0.12g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 455kcal 380kcal Chorizo
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 0g 97.02g Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 1.59mg 0.71mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 4mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 133mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 3.41mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.047mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 21.1µg 1.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.11mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.132mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.041mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 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 0mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1207mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.