Chorizo vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chorizo and pilaf
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and choline, while pilaf has more folate, manganese, selenium, and iron.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
- Pilaf contains 88 times less cholesterol than chorizo. Chorizo contains 88mg of cholesterol, while pilaf contains 1mg.
- Chorizo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.
The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +937.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2105% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +452.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2693.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4002.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4833% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +817.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0.02µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 0.307g | 64% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 1.37g | 57% |
| Folate | 2µg | 212µg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 0.373g | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.882mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 1mg | 29% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Protein | 24.1g | 10.42g | 27% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 76.31g | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.01mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 32.4µg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 0.377g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.087mg | 16% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 17.5mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.44mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.166mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.4mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.715mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 188mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 6.127mg | 6% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 359kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 1303mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.603mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 154mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.073g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)