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Chorizo vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and condensed milk

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron, yet condensed milk is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 65% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 24 times more vitamin B3 than condensed milk. Chorizo contains 5.131mg of vitamin B3, while condensed milk contains 0.21mg.
  • Condensed milk contains less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than condensed milk.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more IronIron +736.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Potassium ~371mg

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +939.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Choline ~89.1mg

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.7%
Contains more FatsFats +339.9%
Contains more WaterWater +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +114.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2824.7%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +658.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +926.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Condensed milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.44µg 65%
Sodium 1235mg 127mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.09mg 45%
Fats 38.27g 8.7g 45%
Saturated fat 14.38g 5.486g 40%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 2.427g 40%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.051mg 37%
Protein 24.1g 7.91g 32%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.21mg 31%
Calcium 8mg 284mg 28%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.94mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.337g 21%
Cholesterol 88mg 34mg 18%
Carbs 1.86g 54.4g 18%
Iron 1.59mg 0.19mg 18%
Phosphorus 150mg 253mg 15%
Selenium 21.1µg 14.8µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.416mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.75mg 7%
Calories 455kcal 321kcal 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 6IU 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.015mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.2µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Folate 2µg 11µg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.006mg 1%
Potassium 398mg 371mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.6µg 1%
Choline 96.7mg 89.1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 54.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 54.4g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Condensed milk
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
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.894g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.