Chorizo vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chorizo and cheeseburgers different?
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and choline; however, cheeseburgers are richer in folate, iron, and manganese.
- Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 52% more than cheeseburgers.
- Chorizo has 3 times more choline than cheeseburgers. Chorizo has 96.7mg of choline, while cheeseburgers have 28.9mg.
- Cheeseburgers contain less sodium.
- Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
Chorizo, pork and beef and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used in this article.
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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 | +103.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1387.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +690% |
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 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +163.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +234.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3400% |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1407% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
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
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +239.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.76µg | 52% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 14.72g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 6.473g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 5.413g | 32% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 515mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.293mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.228mg | 23% |
| Folate | 2µg | 70µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 43mg | 15% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 16.51g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.71mg | 14% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 28.9mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.316mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 1.658g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.545mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 119mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 28.03g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.49mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 8% | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 308kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 2IU | 7% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 196mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 50µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.363mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.111mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 19.6µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 161mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 5.217mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 26.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.571mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 1.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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