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Chorizo vs. Liqueur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and liqueur

  • Chorizo is richer than liqueur in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 80% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 66 times more vitamin B3 than liqueur. Chorizo contains 5.131mg of vitamin B3, while liqueur contains 0.078mg.
  • Liqueur contains less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than liqueur.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Alcoholic beverage, liqueur, coffee with cream, 34 proof.

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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 1.4% 4.8% 2.8% 4.9% 13% 4.4% 21% 12% 0.78% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1143.8%
Contains more IronIron +1123.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +2031.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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.
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% 58% 9% 0% 2.8% 13% 1.5% 5.2% 2.5% 10% 3.3% 1.5% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6478.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1093.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.5%
~equal in Folate ~2µg

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
3% 16% 21% 47% 14%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 15.7 g
Carbs: 20.9 g
Water: 46.5 g
Other: 14.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +760.7%
Contains more FatsFats +143.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1023.7%
Contains more WaterWater +46%
Contains more OtherOther +259.7%

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% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.664 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.669 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +312.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Liqueur
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 Liqueur DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.08µg 80%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.011mg 52%
Sodium 1235mg 92mg 50%
Protein 24.1g 2.8g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.011mg 40%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.4µg 38%
Fats 38.27g 15.7g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.458g 35%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.078mg 32%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.16mg 30%
Saturated fat 14.38g 9.664g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.087mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.669g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 173µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.057mg 19%
Iron 1.59mg 0.13mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 8.1mg 16%
Phosphorus 150mg 50mg 14%
Potassium 398mg 32mg 11%
Cholesterol 88mg 58mg 10%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Calories 455kcal 327kcal 6%
Carbs 1.86g 20.9g 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.04mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 2mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.45mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.006mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 19.76g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.3µg 0%
Folate 2µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.275mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.136mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.188mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Liqueur
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
9%
Liqueur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
7%
Liqueur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liqueur
Liqueur is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liqueur
Liqueur contains less Sodium (difference - 1143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liqueur
Liqueur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.716g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Liqueur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175098/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.