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Chorizo vs. Mustard Greens Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and mustard Greens Raw different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc; however, mustard Greens Raw are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for mustard Greens Raw is 213% higher.
  • Mustard Greens Raw have less cholesterol.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Mustard greens, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 23% 35% 34% 62% 55% 6.8% 25% 2.6% 0% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1264%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2244.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1337.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
~equal in Potassium ~384mg
~equal in Iron ~1.64mg

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 233% 50% 40% 0% 20% 25% 15% 13% 42% 0% 644% 9% 0.27%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +541.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19240%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +813.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15993.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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% 91%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +742.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9011.9%
Contains more OtherOther +190.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.1%
Contains more WaterWater +184.8%

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
7% 66% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.092 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9005.3%
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 Mustard Greens Raw
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Mustard Greens Raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.6µg 257.5µg 213%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin C 0mg 70mg 78%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.01g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.42g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 20mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.092g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.08mg 46%
Protein 24.1g 2.86g 42%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.9µg 37%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.25mg 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.18mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.8mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.038g 23%
Calories 455kcal 27kcal 21%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.21mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 151µg 17%
Choline 96.7mg 0.5mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.11mg 15%
Phosphorus 150mg 58mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.01mg 12%
Calcium 8mg 115mg 11%
Copper 0.08mg 0.165mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Folate 2µg 12µg 3%
Manganese 0.04mg 2%
Iron 1.59mg 1.64mg 1%
Carbs 1.86g 4.67g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 1.47g N/A
Potassium 398mg 384mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.32g 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 Mustard Greens Raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
84%
Mustard Greens Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
25%
Mustard Greens Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.37g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
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 - $1.4)
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.
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. Mustard Greens Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169256/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.