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Chorizo vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and papadum different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, papadum is richer in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for papadum is 102% higher.
  • Papadum has less saturated fat.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index (28) than papadum (46).

Chorizo, pork and beef and Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1405.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1687.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.3%
Contains more IronIron +390.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1147.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3805%
~equal in Zinc ~3.4mg

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%
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% 4.3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +24075%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +10850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +1077.5%
Contains more WaterWater +812.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3118.8%
Contains more OtherOther +99.7%
~equal in Protein ~25.56g

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
39% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3358.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Papadum DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 0.998mg 102%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Iron 1.59mg 7.8mg 78%
Fiber 0g 18.6g 74%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.562mg 66%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.084g 60%
Magnesium 18mg 271mg 60%
Fats 38.27g 3.25g 54%
Folate 2µg 219µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.532g 45%
Phosphorus 150mg 385mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.277mg 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 4mg 28%
Selenium 21.1µg 8.3µg 23%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.472mg 23%
Sodium 1235mg 1745mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.285mg 19%
Carbs 1.86g 59.87g 19%
Potassium 398mg 1000mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 0.4mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.148g 15%
Calcium 8mg 143mg 14%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Calories 455kcal 371kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.917mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.258mg 3%
Protein 24.1g 25.56g 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 41.27g N/A
Zinc 3.41mg 3.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.886mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.303mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 1.695mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.372mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.491mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.434mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.715mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Papadum
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
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.296g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.