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Chorizo vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and chestnut

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, chestnut is richer in copper, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than chestnut.
  • Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +1264%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +490%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2035%
~equal in Iron ~1.73mg

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.
Chorizo
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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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%

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% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1105%
Contains more FatsFats +2673.2%
Contains more OtherOther +452.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1392.5%
Contains more WaterWater +114%

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
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3765.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Chestnut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chestnut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.26g 64%
Fats 38.27g 1.38g 57%
Sodium 1235mg 27mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.476g 45%
Protein 24.1g 2g 44%
Copper 0.08mg 0.472mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.148mg 40%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.854mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.25mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.731mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.233mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.545g 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.316mg 16%
Calories 455kcal 131kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.104mg 15%
Potassium 398mg 715mg 9%
Carbs 1.86g 27.76g 9%
Magnesium 18mg 54mg 9%
Folate 2µg 38µg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Phosphorus 150mg 99mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 46mg 4%
Iron 1.59mg 1.73mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.055mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.12g)
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.

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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.