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Chorizo vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and mixed nuts?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1, while mixed nuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 92% higher.
  • Mixed nuts are lower in cholesterol.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1172.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1362.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.8%
Contains more IronIron +64.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1033.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%
~equal in Zinc ~3.36mg

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +86%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +256.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4050%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.14mg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1431.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +41%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1031.7%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +54.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +322.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 0.907mg 92%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.04mg 87%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 14.612g 74%
Sodium 1235mg 5mg 53%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 7.82mg 51%
Magnesium 18mg 229mg 50%
Phosphorus 150mg 456mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.189mg 37%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 0g 7g 28%
Saturated fat 14.38g 8.711g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 28.488g 25%
Fats 38.27g 53.95g 24%
Selenium 21.1µg 33.9µg 23%
Folate 2µg 83µg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 7.709mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.352mg 14%
Iron 1.59mg 2.61mg 13%
Calcium 8mg 117mg 11%
Protein 24.1g 20.04g 8%
Choline 96.7mg 52mg 8%
Calories 455kcal 607kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.196mg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 398mg 632mg 7%
Carbs 1.86g 21.05g 6%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 5.7µg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.15g N/A
Zinc 3.41mg 3.36mg 0%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 1.14mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 1230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.