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Chorizo vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Graham cracker

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +234.9%
Contains more Calcium +862.5%
Contains more Iron +137.7%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +2447.5%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +234.9%
Contains more Calcium +862.5%
Contains more Iron +137.7%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.8%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +2447.5%

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 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +586.4%
Contains more Folate +4450%
Contains more Vitamin K +793.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317
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% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +586.4%
Contains more Folate +4450%
Contains more Vitamin K +793.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.317

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +260.2%
Contains more Fats +261%
Contains more Water +839.5%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Carbs +4075.3%
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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +260.2%
Contains more Fats +261%
Contains more Water +839.5%
Contains more Other +136.1%
Contains more Carbs +4075.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.7%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +633.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 24.1g 6.69g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 10.6g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 455kcal 430kcal Chorizo
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 0g 24.85g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 8mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.59mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 150mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 398mg 170mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 3.41mg 0.96mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.04mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 21.1µg 6.3µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.265mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.439mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.42mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.156mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 2.509g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

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Chorizo Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.747g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.