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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 from 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.

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
5
:
5
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +163.8%
Contains more Manganese +1680%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +199.2%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.8%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Copper +163.8%
Contains more Manganese +1680%
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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
9
:
3
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1200%
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%
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +505.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
:
1
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Protein +391.8%
Contains more Fats +72.4%
Contains more Water +63.3%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Carbs +2706.5%
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
Pecan pie
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 Protein +391.8%
Contains more Fats +72.4%
Contains more Water +63.3%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Carbs +2706.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
1
:
2
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 24.1g 4.9g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 22.2g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 455kcal 412kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 32mg Pecan pie
Iron 1.59mg 1.48mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 150mg 94mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 133mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 3.41mg 1.02mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.04mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 21.1µg 12µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.188mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.847mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.479mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.17µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.069mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.189mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.223mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.372mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.248mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.125mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.25mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.255mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.116mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 87mg Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.989g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 11.181g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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?
?
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.