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Chorizo vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chorizo and Nougat

  • Chorizo is higher than Nougat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Nougat.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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.
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5
Nougat
Contains more Iron +169.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +279%
Contains more Zinc +711.9%
Contains more Selenium +711.5%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +660%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Iron +169.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +279%
Contains more Zinc +711.9%
Contains more Selenium +711.5%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +660%

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.
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Nougat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1159.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4746.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +973.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1159.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nougat
Contains more Protein +623.7%
Contains more Fats +2191.6%
Contains more Water +1381.4%
Contains more Other +752.2%
Contains more Carbs +4867.2%
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% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Protein +623.7%
Contains more Fats +2191.6%
Contains more Water +1381.4%
Contains more Other +752.2%
Contains more Carbs +4867.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nougat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 24.1g 3.33g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 1.67g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 455kcal 398kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 44.97g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 8mg 32mg Nougat
Iron 1.59mg 0.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Nougat
Phosphorus 150mg 55mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 105mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 33mg Nougat
Zinc 3.41mg 0.42mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.134mg Nougat
Manganese 0.04mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 21.1µg 2.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Nougat
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Nougat
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.013mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.148mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.478mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.02mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 5µg Nougat
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.01µg 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 Nougat
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.667g Nougat
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 Nougat
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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 1202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.713g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
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 - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.