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Chorizo vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Drumstick tree different?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 157% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has less Cholesterol.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Drumstick pods, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +341.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +657.8%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +547.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.084
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 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +341.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Zinc +657.8%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +547.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.084

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 +1088.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2100%
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 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1088.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1047.6%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +304.1%
Contains more Carbs +358.6%
Contains more Water +176.9%
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +1047.6%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +304.1%
Contains more Carbs +358.6%
Contains more Water +176.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17939.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17939.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115233.3%
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 Drumstick tree
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 24.1g 2.1g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.2g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 455kcal 37kcal Chorizo
Fiber 0g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 8mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Iron 1.59mg 0.36mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 150mg 50mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 1235mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 3.41mg 0.45mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.04mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 21.1µg 0.7µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.053mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.074mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.62mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.794mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.12mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 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 Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.102g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.003g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Drumstick tree
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
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.