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Chorizo vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Dates ?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Dates are higher in Fiber.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% higher.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Dates, deglet noor types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +55.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +1075.9%
Contains more Selenium +603.3%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +157.5%
Contains more Manganese +555%
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Iron +55.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +1075.9%
Contains more Selenium +603.3%
Contains more Calcium +387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +138.9%
Contains more Potassium +64.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +157.5%
Contains more Manganese +555%

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 E +340%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.8%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +850%
Contains more Vitamin K +68.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +883.7%
Contains more Fats +9712.8%
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Other +145%
Contains more Carbs +3933.9%
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
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +883.7%
Contains more Fats +9712.8%
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Other +145%
Contains more Carbs +3933.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51011.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18110.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51011.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18110.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Dates
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Dates Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 67.03g Dates
Protein 24.1g 2.45g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.39g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 75.03g Dates
Calories 455kcal 282kcal Chorizo
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 0g 63.35g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 8g Dates
Calcium 8mg 39mg Dates
Iron 1.59mg 1.02mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 150mg 62mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 1235mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 3.41mg 0.29mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.04mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 21.1µg 3µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.05mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.052mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.066mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.274mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.589mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.165mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.012mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.043mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.049mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.084mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.066mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.05mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.071mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.032mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Dates
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.036g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.019g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.348g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.