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Chorizo vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and millet flour?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2, while millet flour is higher in copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% higher.
  • Millet flour has 309 times less sodium than chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while millet flour has 4mg.
  • Millet flour has a higher glycemic index (70) than chorizo (28).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Millet flour types in this comparison.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +561.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more IronIron +147.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +568.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2405%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +55%

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% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.2%
Contains more FatsFats +800.5%
Contains more WaterWater +267.4%
Contains more OtherOther +224%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3938.7%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1891.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Millet flour DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.536g 63%
Sodium 1235mg 4mg 54%
Fats 38.27g 4.25g 52%
Copper 0.08mg 0.535mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.924g 44%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.002mg 42%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Iron 1.59mg 3.94mg 29%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Protein 24.1g 10.75g 27%
Magnesium 18mg 119mg 24%
Carbs 1.86g 75.12g 24%
Selenium 21.1µg 32.7µg 21%
Phosphorus 150mg 285mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.413mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.073mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.5g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.372mg 12%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.63mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.618g 6%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 6.02mg 6%
Potassium 398mg 224mg 5%
Calories 455kcal 382kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.267mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.844g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.