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Chorizo vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and hot chocolate

  • Chorizo is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for chorizo is 65% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 39 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. Chorizo contains 5.131mg of vitamin B3, while hot chocolate contains 0.133mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than hot chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102%
Contains more IronIron +278.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +681.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1325%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3757.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +519.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +584.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1535.5%
Contains more OtherOther +312.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +477.4%
Contains more WaterWater +158.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2617.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4019%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.49µg 63%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.431g 59%
Fats 38.27g 2.34g 55%
Sodium 1235mg 44mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.039mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.677g 44%
Protein 24.1g 3.52g 41%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.04mg 38%
Selenium 21.1µg 2.7µg 33%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.133mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 8mg 27%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.63mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.084g 23%
Calories 455kcal 77kcal 19%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.328mg 16%
Iron 1.59mg 0.42mg 15%
Choline 96.7mg 15.6mg 15%
Calcium 8mg 114mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.182mg 9%
Phosphorus 150mg 105mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 51µg 6%
Potassium 398mg 197mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.103mg 3%
Carbs 1.86g 10.74g 3%
Vitamin D 61IU 45IU 2%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 1.1µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg 1%
Folate 2µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 23mg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Hot chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Chorizo
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.949g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.