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Chorizo vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and cocoa solids

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 412% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2672.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +282.9%
Contains more IronIron +771.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4635%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +389.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9492.5%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +705.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more FatsFats +179.3%
Contains more WaterWater +961.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3012.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +686.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 3.788mg 412%
Manganese 0.04mg 3.837mg 165%
Iron 1.59mg 13.86mg 153%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Magnesium 18mg 499mg 115%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Phosphorus 150mg 734mg 83%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Sodium 1235mg 21mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.078mg 46%
Fats 38.27g 13.7g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.57g 35%
Potassium 398mg 1524mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.118mg 32%
Zinc 3.41mg 6.81mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Saturated fat 14.38g 8.07g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.44g 20%
Carbs 1.86g 57.9g 19%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.185mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.254mg 17%
Choline 96.7mg 12mg 15%
Calcium 8mg 128mg 12%
Selenium 21.1µg 14.3µg 12%
Calories 455kcal 228kcal 11%
Protein 24.1g 19.6g 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Folate 2µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.241mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 1214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.