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Chorizo vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and chocolate cake

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, chocolate cake is richer in copper.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 77% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 13 times less vitamin B6 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate cake has 0.041mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less sodium.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +394.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1250%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.7%
Contains more FatsFats +153.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%
Contains more OtherOther +117.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2771%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +204.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Chocolate cake
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.16µg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.141mg 41%
Saturated fat 14.38g 5.43g 41%
Sodium 1235mg 315mg 40%
Protein 24.1g 5.3g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.041mg 38%
Fats 38.27g 15.1g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 6.039g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.137mg 25%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.69mg 25%
Carbs 1.86g 53.4g 17%
Selenium 21.1µg 11.9µg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.304mg 16%
Copper 0.08mg 0.207mg 14%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.28mg 10%
Cholesterol 88mg 58mg 10%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Potassium 398mg 140mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.213mg 7%
Folate 2µg 27µg 6%
Phosphorus 150mg 106mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Choline 96.7mg 128.4mg 6%
Calcium 8mg 60mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.761g 5%
Calories 455kcal 371kcal 4%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 51.8g N/A
Iron 1.59mg 1.61mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 920mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.95g)
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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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.