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Chorizo vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and oregano?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, while oregano is higher in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium.
  • Oregano's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 517% higher.
  • Oregano is lower in saturated fat.
  • Chorizo has a higher glycemic index (28) than oregano (5).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Spices, oregano, dried types in this comparison.

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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19862.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.6%
Contains more IronIron +2214.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +691.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12375%
~equal in Phosphorus ~148mg

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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +38756.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +11750%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.64mg

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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.8%
Contains more FatsFats +794.2%
Contains more WaterWater +220.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3605.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100.8%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2469.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +152.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Oregano
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.6µg 621.7µg 517%
Iron 1.59mg 36.8mg 440%
Manganese 0.04mg 4.99mg 215%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 8mg 1597mg 159%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 18.26mg 120%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Copper 0.08mg 0.633mg 61%
Magnesium 18mg 270mg 60%
Folate 2µg 237µg 59%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.551g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 25mg 53%
Fats 38.27g 4.28g 52%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.716g 44%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 1.044mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.177mg 38%
Selenium 21.1µg 4.5µg 30%
Protein 24.1g 9g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Potassium 398mg 1260mg 25%
Carbs 1.86g 68.92g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.528mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.369g 14%
Choline 96.7mg 32.3mg 12%
Calories 455kcal 265kcal 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Zinc 3.41mg 2.69mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.921mg 4%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 4.64mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Phosphorus 150mg 148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Oregano
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
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.