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 for 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.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +86% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1035.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +675% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1072.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1625% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +511.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3366.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +846.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +423.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +372.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +274.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4039.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1093.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~3.478g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.3µg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 2.476g | 54% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 8.1g | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.103mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 245mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 1.542g | 42% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 4.6g | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.056mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 1.8µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 0.148mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.44mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 7mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 77g | 25% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.14mg | 18% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 8mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.62mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.018mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 214mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 114mg | 5% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 382kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.256mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Folate | 2µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 3.478g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.