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Chorizo vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Chinese broccoli.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 Iron +183.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +774.4%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +1523.1%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +183.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +774.4%
Contains more Copper +31.1%
Contains more Selenium +1523.1%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +560%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4850%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1074.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +604.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4850%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2014%
Contains more Fats +5215.3%
Contains more Other +396.2%
Contains more Carbs +104.8%
Contains more Water +193.7%
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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +2014%
Contains more Fats +5215.3%
Contains more Other +396.2%
Contains more Carbs +104.8%
Contains more Water +193.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.31g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 1.14g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.72g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 455kcal 22kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 0.84g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 8mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 1.59mg 0.56mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 150mg 41mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 261mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 3.41mg 0.39mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.061mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 21.1µg 1.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.095mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.146mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.437mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.159mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.07mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.05g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.33g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chinese broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 1228mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.27g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.