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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.

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Potassium +111.7%
Contains more Zinc +237.6%
Contains more Calcium +937.5%
Contains more Iron +53.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +2105%
Contains more Selenium +53.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154
Equal in Sodium - 1303
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Potassium +111.7%
Contains more Zinc +237.6%
Contains more Calcium +937.5%
Contains more Iron +53.5%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Copper +107.5%
Contains more Manganese +2105%
Contains more Selenium +53.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 154
Equal in Sodium - 1303

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.
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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin K +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.603
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin K +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +10500%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.603

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +2693.4%
Contains more Water +296.1%
Contains more Carbs +4002.7%
Equal in Other - 3.86
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +2693.4%
Contains more Water +296.1%
Contains more Carbs +4002.7%
Equal in Other - 3.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4833%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +817.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4833%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +817.8%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Chorizo Pilaf
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 24.1g 10.42g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 1.37g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 455kcal 359kcal Chorizo
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 0g 1.53g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 8mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 1.59mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Pilaf
Phosphorus 150mg 154mg Pilaf
Potassium 398mg 188mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 1303mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 1.01mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.04mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 21.1µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.603mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.087mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.715mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.4mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.02µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.5µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.086mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.221mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.279mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.523mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.189mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.145mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.32mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.374mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.15mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 1mg Pilaf
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.373g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.377g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.073g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.