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Chorizo vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chorizo and pea raw

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5; however, pea raw is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than pea raw.
  • The glycemic index of pea raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Peas, green, 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.
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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1072.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +925%
~equal in Iron ~1.47mg

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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1450%
Contains more FolateFolate +3150%

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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.6%
Contains more FatsFats +9467.5%
Contains more OtherOther +350.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +676.9%
Contains more WaterWater +147.6%

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1750.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Pea raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.071g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.4g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 5mg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.035g 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 40mg 44%
Protein 24.1g 5.42g 37%
Selenium 21.1µg 1.8µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.266mg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.169mg 28%
Fiber 0g 5.7g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.187g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.104mg 20%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.24mg 20%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.09mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 24.8µg 19%
Calories 455kcal 81kcal 19%
Folate 2µg 65µg 16%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.41mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.132mg 13%
Choline 96.7mg 28.4mg 12%
Copper 0.08mg 0.176mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Phosphorus 150mg 108mg 6%
Potassium 398mg 244mg 5%
Carbs 1.86g 14.45g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 33mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 25mg 2%
Iron 1.59mg 1.47mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.309g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.