Chorizo vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Mozzarella?
- Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 72% higher.
- Mozzarella has 77 times less Sodium than Chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella has 16mg.
We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
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Iron
+536%
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Potassium
+318.9%
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Copper
+196.3%
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Selenium
+34.4%
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Calcium
+9037.5%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Phosphorus
+249.3%
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Sodium
-98.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.13
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Iron
+536%
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Potassium
+318.9%
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Copper
+196.3%
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Selenium
+34.4%
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Calcium
+9037.5%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Phosphorus
+249.3%
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Sodium
-98.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.13
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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Vitamin E
+46.7%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin B1
+3050%
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Vitamin B3
+4175.8%
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Vitamin B6
+562.5%
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Vitamin B12
+117.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin E
+46.7%
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Vitamin D
+400%
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Vitamin B1
+3050%
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Vitamin B3
+4175.8%
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Vitamin B6
+562.5%
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Vitamin B12
+117.4%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Folate
+350%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+123.8%
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+63.3%
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Protein
+14.1%
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Carbs
+66.7%
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Water
+56.7%
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
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3.92 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
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2.4 g
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Fats
+123.8%
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+63.3%
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Protein
+14.1%
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Carbs
+66.7%
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Water
+56.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+279.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+579.8%
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Saturated Fat
-24.4%
Saturated Fat:
14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.46 g
Saturated Fat:
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.509 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+279.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+579.8%
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Saturated Fat
-24.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.86g | 3.1g |
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| Protein | 24.1g | 27.5g |
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| Fats | 38.27g | 17.1g |
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| Carbs | 1.86g | 3.1g |
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| Calories | 455kcal | 280kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 731mg |
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| Iron | 1.59mg | 0.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 524mg |
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| Potassium | 398mg | 95mg |
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| Sodium | 1235mg | 16mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.027mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 21.1µg | 15.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 517IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 61IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.473mg |
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| Isoleucine | 2.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.708mg |
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| Lysine | 2.414mg |
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| Methionine | 0.47mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 0.914mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 54mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 14.38g | 10.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.4g | 4.844g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.509g |
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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
68%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1219mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.513g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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.