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Chorizo vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Caramel

  • Caramel has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Iron than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 71% more than Caramel.
  • Chorizo has 35 times more Vitamin B3 than Caramel. While Chorizo has 5.131mg of Vitamin B3, Caramel has only 0.148mg.
  • Caramel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Candies, caramels.

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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.
Contains more Iron +1035.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +1072.2%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +1035.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.6%
Contains more Potassium +86%
Contains more Zinc +675%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +1072.2%
Contains more Calcium +1625%
Contains less Sodium -80.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3366.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3366.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +423.9%
Contains more Fats +372.5%
Contains more Water +274.7%
Contains more Other +117.8%
Contains more Carbs +4039.8%
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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +423.9%
Contains more Fats +372.5%
Contains more Water +274.7%
Contains more Other +117.8%
Contains more Carbs +4039.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1093.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.478
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1093.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.478

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 77g Caramel
Protein 24.1g 4.6g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 8.1g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 77g Caramel
Calories 455kcal 382kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 65.5g Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 1.59mg 0.14mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 114mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 214mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 3.41mg 0.44mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 1.8µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.103mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.256mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.148mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.62mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.056mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.192mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.258mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.417mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.338mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.107mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.205mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.285mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.115mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 14.38g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.542g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.904g)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.