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Chorizo vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chorizo and lemongrass

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while lemongrass has more manganese and iron.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for manganese is 225% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in lemongrass is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Lemon grass (citronella), 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.
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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2914.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +712.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.7%
Contains more IronIron +413.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +232.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12960%

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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +869.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +366%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3650%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1224.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7710.2%
Contains more OtherOther +117.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1260.8%
Contains more WaterWater +121.6%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33974.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1935.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Lemongrass DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 5.224mg 225%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Iron 1.59mg 8.17mg 82%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.119g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.49g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 6mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.065mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.054g 46%
Protein 24.1g 1.82g 45%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.7µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.08mg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.101mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.17g 22%
Copper 0.08mg 0.266mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.05mg 21%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Folate 2µg 75µg 18%
Calories 455kcal 99kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.135mg 13%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.23mg 11%
Potassium 398mg 723mg 10%
Magnesium 18mg 60mg 10%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Carbs 1.86g 25.31g 8%
Phosphorus 150mg 101mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 65mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 25.31g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Lemongrass
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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 1229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.