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Chorizo vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chorizo and Brussels sprouts?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 146% more.
  • Brussels sprouts have less cholesterol.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Brussels sprouts, raw types 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1218.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +742.5%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +353.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +588.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10962.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2950%

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +613%
Contains more FatsFats +12656.7%
Contains more OtherOther +186.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +381.2%
Contains more WaterWater +170%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4322%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 153g 997%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 177µg 146%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.062g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.3g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 25mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.023g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.139mg 41%
Protein 24.1g 3.38g 41%
Selenium 21.1µg 1.6µg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.42mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.745mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.219mg 24%
Calories 455kcal 43kcal 21%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.309mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.09mg 16%
Folate 2µg 61µg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Choline 96.7mg 19.1mg 14%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.337mg 13%
Phosphorus 150mg 69mg 12%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.88mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Calcium 8mg 42mg 3%
Carbs 1.86g 8.95g 2%
Iron 1.59mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.07mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 5.15g N/A
Potassium 398mg 389mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.318g)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.