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Chorizo vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chorizo and cheese sandwich

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, cheese sandwich has more manganese, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% more.
  • Chorizo has 13 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. Chorizo has 88mg of cholesterol, while cheese sandwich has 7mg.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +292%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2450%
Contains more IronIron +64.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2607.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.2%

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.
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.1%
Contains more WaterWater +895.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3029%
~equal in Other ~3.8g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +77.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.12µg 78%
Saturated fat 14.38g 4.129g 47%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.083mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 9.166g 38%
Phosphorus 150mg 382mg 33%
Protein 24.1g 9.8g 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 7mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.358mg 23%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.87mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.261mg 21%
Calcium 8mg 204mg 20%
Fats 38.27g 25g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 10.351g 20%
Carbs 1.86g 58.2g 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Sodium 1235mg 839mg 17%
Folate 2µg 64µg 16%
Iron 1.59mg 2.62mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.185mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.427mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.622mg 10%
Magnesium 18mg 54mg 9%
Copper 0.08mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Selenium 21.1µg 24.3µg 6%
Potassium 398mg 306mg 3%
Calories 455kcal 497kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 55.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Cheese sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Chorizo
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.251g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.