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Chorizo vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and chard raw?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while chard raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Chard raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 690% higher.
  • Chard raw is lower in saturated fat.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Chard, swiss, raw types in this comparison.

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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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +847.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2244.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +537.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +815%
~equal in Potassium ~379mg

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +759.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51775%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1238.9%
Contains more FatsFats +19035%
Contains more OtherOther +145%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.1%
Contains more WaterWater +190.9%

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4842.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.6µg 830µg 690%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.03g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.2g 59%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.04mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.04g 46%
Protein 24.1g 1.8g 45%
Sodium 1235mg 213mg 44%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.9µg 37%
Vitamin A 0µg 306µg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 30mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.099mg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.4mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.36mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.07g 23%
Calories 455kcal 19kcal 22%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.172mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.09mg 16%
Phosphorus 150mg 46mg 15%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.366mg 14%
Choline 96.7mg 18mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.89mg 11%
Copper 0.08mg 0.179mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calcium 8mg 51mg 4%
Folate 2µg 14µg 3%
Iron 1.59mg 1.8mg 3%
Potassium 398mg 379mg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 3.74g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.036mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chard raw
Chard raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1022mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.35g)
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.
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.