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Chorizo vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Danish pastry

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Danish pastry is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 75% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Danish pastry. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +387.1%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +777.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +306.1%
Contains more Zinc +387.1%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Copper +11.3%
Contains more Manganese +777.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +331.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +331.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +201.3%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Contains more Carbs +1900%
Equal in Water - 31.4
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% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +201.3%
Contains more Fats +74.7%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Contains more Carbs +1900%
Equal in Water - 31.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 24.1g 8g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 21.9g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 455kcal 374kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 6.95g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 8mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.59mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 108mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 98mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 3.41mg 0.7mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.04mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 21.1µg 18.9µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.19mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.26mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.304mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.089mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.293mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.371mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.644mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.43mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.174mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.402mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.412mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.205mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 14.38g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 11.313g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.575g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.586g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.