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Chorizo vs. Drinking water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Drinking water

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Chorizo is higher than in Drinking water.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Drinking water.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Beverages, water, tap, drinking.

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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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +34000%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +34000%
Contains more Copper +700%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
Chorizo
10
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3820%
Contains more Water +213.7%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3820%
Contains more Water +213.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Drinking water Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 0g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 0g Chorizo
Calories 455kcal 0kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 3mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 1mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 0mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 0mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 4mg Drinking water
Zinc 3.41mg 0.01mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.01mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Drinking water
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0g Drinking water
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Drinking water
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
0%
Drinking water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
1%
Drinking water

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/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.