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Chorizo vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Garlic

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Garlic is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 83% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Garlic, raw.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
8
Garlic
Garlic
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%
Contains more Calcium +2162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +273.8%
Contains more Manganese +4080%
Equal in Iron - 1.7
Equal in Phosphorus - 153
Equal in Potassium - 401
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Garlic
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%
Contains more Calcium +2162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +273.8%
Contains more Manganese +4080%
Equal in Iron - 1.7
Equal in Phosphorus - 153
Equal in Potassium - 401

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
Chorizo
7
:
5
Garlic
Garlic
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Chorizo
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%
Garlic
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Garlic
Garlic
Contains more Protein +278.9%
Contains more Fats +7554%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Contains more Carbs +1677.4%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Chorizo
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
Garlic
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +278.9%
Contains more Fats +7554%
Contains more Other +161.3%
Contains more Carbs +1677.4%
Contains more Water +83.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Garlic
Garlic
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Garlic
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Garlic Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 30.96g Garlic
Protein 24.1g 6.36g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.5g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 33.06g Garlic
Calories 455kcal 149kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 1g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 2.1g Garlic
Calcium 8mg 181mg Garlic
Iron 1.59mg 1.7mg Garlic
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Garlic
Phosphorus 150mg 153mg Garlic
Potassium 398mg 401mg Garlic
Sodium 1235mg 17mg Garlic
Zinc 3.41mg 1.16mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.299mg Garlic
Manganese 0.04mg 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 21.1µg 14.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Garlic
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.2mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.11mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.7mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.596mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 2µg 3µg Garlic
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.066mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.157mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.217mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.308mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.273mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.076mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.183mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.291mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.113mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.089g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.011g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.249g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Garlic
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
43%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.291g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.