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Chorizo vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chorizo and clementine

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, clementine has more vitamin C.
  • Clementine's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 54% more.
  • Chorizo has 1235 times more sodium than clementine. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while clementine has 1mg.
  • Clementine has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Clementines, raw.

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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 7.1% 9% 16% 5.3% 14% 1.6% 9% 0.13% 3% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.9%
Contains more IronIron +1035.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +5583.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%

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 163% 0% 4% 0% 22% 6.9% 12% 9.1% 17% 0% 0% 18% 7.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +632.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +706.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +641.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +590.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

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
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2735.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25413.3%
Contains more OtherOther +880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +546.2%
Contains more WaterWater +171.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Clementine
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Clementine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.15g 59%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.8mg 54%
Sodium 1235mg 1mg 54%
Protein 24.1g 0.85g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.086mg 45%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.1µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.075mg 35%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.06mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.636mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.03mg 21%
Calories 455kcal 47kcal 20%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.151mg 19%
Phosphorus 150mg 21mg 18%
Iron 1.59mg 0.14mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 14mg 15%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Potassium 398mg 177mg 7%
Folate 2µg 24µg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.043mg 4%
Carbs 1.86g 12.02g 3%
Fructose 1.64g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 10mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.023mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 10.32g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Clementine
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
20%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Clementine
Clementine contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.