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Chorizo vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Pickled cucumber

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Pickled cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • Pickled cucumber contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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
8
:
2
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +297.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +971.4%
Contains more Potassium +1630.4%
Contains more Zinc +16950%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1208
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +297.5%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +971.4%
Contains more Potassium +1630.4%
Contains more Zinc +16950%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1208
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5788.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2837.5%
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%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5788.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2837.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Protein +7203%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +195.4%
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
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +7203%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Water +195.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4171.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Pickled cucumber
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +613233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4171.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Pickled cucumber
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 Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.06g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 0.33g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.2g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 2.26g Pickled cucumber
Calories 455kcal 11kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 1.06g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 8mg 0mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.4mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 14mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 23mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1208mg Pickled cucumber
Zinc 3.41mg 0.02mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.09mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.01mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.038mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.003mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.01mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.014mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.014mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.003mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.011mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.005mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.003g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.081g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pickled cucumber
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.328g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.