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Chorizo vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and club sandwich

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin D, and choline; however, club sandwich is richer in phosphorus.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 64% more than club sandwich.
  • Club sandwich has 12 times less vitamin D than chorizo. Chorizo has 61IU of vitamin D, while club sandwich has 5IU.
  • Club sandwich contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1087.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.5%

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.
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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +325.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +443.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.575mg

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.2%
Contains more FatsFats +375.4%
Contains more OtherOther +65.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +968.3%
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +523.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Club sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.47µg 64%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.109g 51%
Fats 38.27g 8.05g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 2.949g 39%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.172mg 38%
Sodium 1235mg 630mg 26%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.34mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.296mg 18%
Cholesterol 88mg 46mg 14%
Protein 24.1g 17.19g 14%
Calories 455kcal 220kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.88g 11%
Choline 96.7mg 47.8mg 9%
Phosphorus 150mg 215mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.186mg 9%
Calcium 8mg 95mg 9%
Folate 2µg 31µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg 7%
Selenium 21.1µg 24.8µg 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 5IU 7%
Carbs 1.86g 19.87g 6%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.7µg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.826mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Potassium 398mg 226mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.575mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.61mg 3%
Iron 1.59mg 1.37mg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.089mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 605mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
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.
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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.