Chorizo vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chorizo and blue cheese
- Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and choline; however, blue cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Blue cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 52% more than chorizo.
- Chorizo has 22 times more vitamin B1 than blue cheese. While chorizo has 0.63mg of vitamin B1, blue cheese has only 0.029mg.
- Chorizo has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Cheese, blue.
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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 | +55.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +412.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2072.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +405% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +219.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +527.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 8mg | 528mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.029mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 387mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 1.22µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.166mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 7.778g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 1.016mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 18.669g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.8g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.31mg | 16% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 15.4mg | 15% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 28.74g | 15% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 14.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 1.729mg | 12% |
| Folate | 2µg | 36µg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.382mg | 6% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 21.4g | 5% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 353kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 21IU | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 75mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 1146mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 256mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 2.34g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.758mg | 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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.289g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.