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Chorizo vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chorizo and molasses

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, molasses are higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, and potassium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than molasses.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +383.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1244.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2462.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.8%
Contains more IronIron +196.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +508.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3725%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1436.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +627.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +38170%
Contains more WaterWater +45.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3917.7%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6820%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Molasses
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Molasses DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.53mg 65%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.018g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.1g 59%
Magnesium 18mg 242mg 53%
Sodium 1235mg 37mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.041mg 49%
Protein 24.1g 0g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.032g 46%
Copper 0.08mg 0.487mg 45%
Iron 1.59mg 4.72mg 39%
Potassium 398mg 1464mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.29mg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.93mg 26%
Carbs 1.86g 74.73g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.05g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.002mg 23%
Calcium 8mg 205mg 20%
Phosphorus 150mg 31mg 17%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Choline 96.7mg 13.3mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.67mg 11%
Calories 455kcal 290kcal 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Selenium 21.1µg 17.8µg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.804mg 6%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 0g 74.72g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 1198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.362g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.