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Chorizo vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Chowder

  • Chorizo is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Chowder is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chorizo is 63% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 14 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chowder. Chorizo contains 18.4g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chowder contains 1.27g.
  • Chowder contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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 less Sodium -75.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +677.4%
Contains more Fats +507.5%
Contains more Other +292%
Contains more Carbs +303.2%
Contains more Water +157.8%
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
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +677.4%
Contains more Fats +507.5%
Contains more Other +292%
Contains more Carbs +303.2%
Contains more Water +157.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 6.6g Chowder
Protein 24.1g 3.1g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 6.3g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 7.5g Chowder
Calories 455kcal 99kcal Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.9g Chowder
Calcium 8mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Chowder
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
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 11mg Chowder
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.75g Chowder
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.27g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.9g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Chowder
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
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 936mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.