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Chorizo vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chorizo and peppermint

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Peppermint covers your daily need for vitamin A, 85% more than chorizo.
  • Peppermint has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43%
Contains more IronIron +219.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2840%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +668.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +542.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3971.3%
Contains more OtherOther +121.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +700.5%
Contains more WaterWater +146.9%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55657.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Peppermint
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.246g 64%
Fats 38.27g 0.94g 57%
Sodium 1235mg 31mg 52%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.176mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.082mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.033g 46%
Iron 1.59mg 5.08mg 44%
Protein 24.1g 3.75g 41%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.129mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Folate 2µg 114µg 28%
Copper 0.08mg 0.329mg 28%
Calcium 8mg 243mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.11mg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.706mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.508g 20%
Calories 455kcal 70kcal 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.338mg 16%
Magnesium 18mg 80mg 15%
Phosphorus 150mg 73mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Potassium 398mg 569mg 5%
Carbs 1.86g 14.89g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.266mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 6.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 1204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.