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Chorizo vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and marrow-stem Kale

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, marrow-stem Kale is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Marrow-stem Kale covers your daily vitamin K needs 363% more than chorizo.
  • Marrow-stem Kale contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Collards, 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 19% 70% 19% 18% 15% 5.7% 11% 2.2% 86% 7.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.9%
Contains more IronIron +238.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1523.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1523.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1545%

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 118% 84% 45% 0% 14% 30% 14% 16% 38% 0% 1093% 97% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +591.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +316.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27218.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +6350%

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% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +698%
Contains more FatsFats +6173.8%
Contains more OtherOther +194.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.4%
Contains more WaterWater +181.4%

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
19% 10% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.055 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.201 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1621.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Marrow-stem Kale DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.6µg 437.1µg 363%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.055g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.61g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 17mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.054mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.03g 46%
Protein 24.1g 3.02g 42%
Vitamin C 0mg 35.3mg 39%
Selenium 21.1µg 1.3µg 36%
Folate 2µg 129µg 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.21mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 251µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.165mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.742mg 27%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.658mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.201g 22%
Calcium 8mg 232mg 22%
Calories 455kcal 32kcal 21%
Phosphorus 150mg 25mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.267mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Iron 1.59mg 0.47mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.26mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.13mg 13%
Choline 96.7mg 23.2mg 13%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Potassium 398mg 213mg 5%
Copper 0.08mg 0.046mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 27mg 2%
Carbs 1.86g 5.42g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 1.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.086mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.1mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.151mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.117mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.087mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.12mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.047mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Marrow-stem Kale
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
120%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.325g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.