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Chorizo vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Noodles different?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Noodles is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 80% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 247 times more Sodium than Noodles. While Chorizo contains 1235mg of Sodium, Noodles contains only 5mg.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +947.4%
Contains more Zinc +424.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +687.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +947.4%
Contains more Zinc +424.6%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +687.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.47

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +4100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1052.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +4100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +430.8%
Contains more Fats +1748.8%
Contains more Other +684%
Contains more Carbs +1252.7%
Contains more Water +112.7%
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
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +430.8%
Contains more Fats +1748.8%
Contains more Other +684%
Contains more Carbs +1252.7%
Contains more Water +112.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3067%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3067%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Noodles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 24.1g 4.54g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 2.07g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 455kcal 138kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 0.4g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1.2g Noodles
Calcium 8mg 12mg Noodles
Iron 1.59mg 1.47mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Noodles
Phosphorus 150mg 76mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 38mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 3.41mg 0.65mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.04mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 21.1µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 4IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.289mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.136mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.077mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.263mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.046mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.09µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.043mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.138mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.19mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.365mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.137mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.086mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.24mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.121mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 29mg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.419g Noodles
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.581g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.552g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chorizo Noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1230mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.961g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.