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Chorizo vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and nutmeg

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 124% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains less cholesterol.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1218.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more IronIron +91.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1183.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7150%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +998.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.7%
Contains more WaterWater +411.2%
Contains more OtherOther +68.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2550%
~equal in Fats ~36.31g

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +888.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 2.9mg 124%
Copper 0.08mg 1.027mg 105%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 25.94g 53%
Sodium 1235mg 16mg 53%
Magnesium 18mg 183mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 3.22g 38%
Protein 24.1g 5.84g 37%
Selenium 21.1µg 1.6µg 35%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.16mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.346mg 24%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.299mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.35g 21%
Folate 2µg 76µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.057mg 19%
Iron 1.59mg 3.04mg 18%
Calcium 8mg 184mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 8.8mg 16%
Carbs 1.86g 49.29g 16%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.15mg 11%
Phosphorus 150mg 213mg 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Calories 455kcal 525kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Fats 38.27g 36.31g 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 398mg 350mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.99g 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 Nutmeg
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%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.