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Chorizo vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chorizo and chocolate chip cookie?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, chocolate chip cookie is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% more.
  • Chocolate chip cookie contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than chorizo. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while chocolate chip cookie contains 0.084mg.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index (28) than chocolate chip cookie (50).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types 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.
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% 11% 20% 93% 129% 26% 43% 44% 86% 61%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more IronIron +56%
Contains more CopperCopper +382.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1557.5%

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.
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 0.67% 46% 0% 0% 46% 41% 26% 16% 19% 10% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +531%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1550%

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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.8%
Contains more WaterWater +458.8%
Contains more OtherOther +96%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3029%

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
52% 31% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.541 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~14.071g

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 chip cookie
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 chip cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.08µg 80%
Sodium 1235mg 341mg 39%
Protein 24.1g 5.7g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.184mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.084mg 34%
Copper 0.08mg 0.386mg 34%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.663mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 8.241g 25%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.365mg 24%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.94mg 22%
Carbs 1.86g 58.2g 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Selenium 21.1µg 11.2µg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.259mg 17%
Vitamin A 0µg 139µg 15%
Fats 38.27g 28.4g 15%
Iron 1.59mg 2.48mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.177mg 9%
Magnesium 18mg 55mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Folate 2µg 33µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.541g 7%
Phosphorus 150mg 100mg 7%
Cholesterol 88mg 70mg 6%
Potassium 398mg 221mg 5%
Calcium 8mg 38mg 3%
Calories 455kcal 488kcal 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Saturated fat 14.38g 14.071g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 58.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.391mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.106mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.123mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chocolate chip cookie
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
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 894mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.309g)
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 chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.