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Chorizo vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and pecan pie

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium, yet pecan pie is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 76% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than pecan pie. Chorizo contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, while pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
  • Pecan pie contains less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +234.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1680%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%

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% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.8%
Contains more FatsFats +72.4%
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%
Contains more OtherOther +226.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2706.5%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pecan pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.17µg 76%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.989g 47%
Sodium 1235mg 262mg 42%
Protein 24.1g 4.9g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.188mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.06mg 36%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.712mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.847mg 27%
Fats 38.27g 22.2g 25%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.02mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 11.181g 18%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Carbs 1.86g 52.2g 17%
Selenium 21.1µg 12µg 17%
Copper 0.08mg 0.211mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 5.71g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.479mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg 9%
Phosphorus 150mg 94mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Potassium 398mg 133mg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Folate 2µg 26µg 6%
Calories 455kcal 412kcal 2%
Calcium 8mg 32mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Iron 1.59mg 1.48mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 52.2g N/A
Cholesterol 88mg 87mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 973mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.