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Chorizo vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and cream cracker

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium; however, cream cracker is richer in iron, folate, manganese, and vitamin K.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily iron needs 72% more than chorizo.
  • Cream cracker has 8 times less vitamin B6 than chorizo. Chorizo has 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while cream cracker has 0.065mg.
  • Cream cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Cream cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cracker is 65, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +225%
Contains more IronIron +364.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1845%
~equal in Sodium ~1148mg

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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +334.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1018.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +7350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.08mg

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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.8%
Contains more FatsFats +87.9%
Contains more WaterWater +615.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3370.4%
~equal in Other ~3.62g

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.59mg 7.38mg 72%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.46µg 64%
Saturated fat 14.38g 5.362g 41%
Folate 2µg 149µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.065mg 36%
Protein 24.1g 7.01g 34%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.778mg 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Fats 38.27g 20.37g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.298mg 28%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.66mg 25%
Selenium 21.1µg 9.5µg 21%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Carbs 1.86g 64.55g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 10.625g 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 17.9µg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.462mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.59mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Potassium 398mg 129mg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Phosphorus 150mg 98mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.45g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.24mg 5%
Sodium 1235mg 1148mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.111mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 26mg 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Calories 455kcal 484kcal 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 62.15g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.37g N/A
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.08mg 0%
Trans fat 3.969g 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 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.018g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 ($)
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.

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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.