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Chorizo vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chorizo and Pear

  • Pear contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Pears, 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
6
:
4
Pear
Pear
Contains more Iron +783.3%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +243.1%
Contains more Zinc +3310%
Contains more Selenium +21000%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 7% 5% 6% 11% 1% 3% 28% 7% 1%
Contains more Iron +783.3%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1150%
Contains more Potassium +243.1%
Contains more Zinc +3310%
Contains more Selenium +21000%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Copper - 0.082

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
8
:
4
Pear
Pear
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3087%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
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%
Pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 15% 3% 6% 4% 3% 7% 6% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3087%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1727.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Pear
Pear
Contains more Protein +6594.4%
Contains more Fats +27235.7%
Contains more Other +1164.5%
Contains more Carbs +718.8%
Contains more Water +163.6%
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
Pear
15% 84%
Protein: 0.36 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 83.96 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +6594.4%
Contains more Fats +27235.7%
Contains more Other +1164.5%
Contains more Carbs +718.8%
Contains more Water +163.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Pear
Pear
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21804.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3580.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Pear
11% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21804.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3580.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pear Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 12.13g Pear
Protein 24.1g 0.36g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.14g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 15.23g Pear
Calories 455kcal 57kcal Chorizo
Fructose 6.42g Pear
Sugar 0g 9.75g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 3.1g Pear
Calcium 8mg 9mg Pear
Iron 1.59mg 0.18mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 7mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 12mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 116mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1mg Pear
Zinc 3.41mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.082mg Pear
Manganese 0.04mg 0.048mg Pear
Selenium 21.1µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Pear
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pear
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Pear
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.012mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.026mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.161mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.049mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.029mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 7µg Pear
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.4µg Pear
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.002mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.019mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.017mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.002mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.017mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.002mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Pear
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.022g Pear
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.084g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.094g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pear
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
5%
Pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
7%
Pear

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pear
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1234mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pear
Pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pear
Pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.358g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169118/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.