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Chorizo vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Macadamia

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 178% more than Chorizo.
  • Macadamia contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
7
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Zinc +162.3%
Contains more Selenium +486.1%
Contains more Calcium +962.5%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +845%
Contains more Manganese +10227.5%
Equal in Potassium - 368
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Zinc +162.3%
Contains more Selenium +486.1%
Contains more Calcium +962.5%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +845%
Contains more Manganese +10227.5%
Equal in Potassium - 368

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
Chorizo
7
:
4
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Folate +450%
Chorizo
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Folate +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Protein +204.7%
Contains more Water +2241.9%
Contains more Other +243.9%
Contains more Fats +98%
Contains more Carbs +643%
Chorizo
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +204.7%
Contains more Water +2241.9%
Contains more Other +243.9%
Contains more Fats +98%
Contains more Carbs +643%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 24.1g 7.91g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 1.86g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 455kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0g 4.57g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 8mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 1.59mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 18mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 150mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 398mg 368mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.41mg 1.3mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.04mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 21.1µg 3.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.162mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.473mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.758mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.275mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 11µg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.067mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.37mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.314mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.602mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.018mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.023mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.665mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.363mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.195mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 14.38g 12.061g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.502g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1230mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.