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Chorizo vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Chinese cuisine

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 67% more.
  • Chorizo has 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +43.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.1%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.9%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Manganese +267.5%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +43.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.1%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.9%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains less Sodium -66.9%
Contains more Manganese +267.5%

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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +3106.3%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +3106.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +240.4%
Contains more Fats +622.1%
Contains more Other +159.6%
Contains more Carbs +291.9%
Contains more Water +147.5%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +240.4%
Contains more Fats +622.1%
Contains more Other +159.6%
Contains more Carbs +291.9%
Contains more Water +147.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1411.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

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 cuisine
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 cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 24.1g 7.08g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 5.3g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 455kcal 105kcal Chorizo
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0g 2.41g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 8mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.59mg 1.11mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 76mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 204mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 3.41mg 1.5mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.049mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 21.1µg 6.7µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 61IU 3IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.033mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.055mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.32mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.443mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.161mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.48µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.083mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.313mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.314mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.525mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.552mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.158mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.317mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.327mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.207mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.217g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.13g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 826mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.402g)
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 cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.