Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chorizo vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Chorizo and Potato bread

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 77% more than Potato bread.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Bread, potato.

Infographic

Chorizo vs Potato bread infographic
Infographic link

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 Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Selenium +122.1%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +146%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +532.5%
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 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Selenium +122.1%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +41.5%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +146%
Contains more Potassium +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +532.5%

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 D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.6%
Contains more Folate +6200%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
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 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +113.6%
Contains more Folate +6200%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.8%
Contains more Fats +1122.7%
Contains more Carbs +2430.6%
Equal in Water - 33.55
Equal in Other - 3.75
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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Protein +92.8%
Contains more Fats +1122.7%
Contains more Carbs +2430.6%
Equal in Water - 33.55
Equal in Other - 3.75

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Potato bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 40.77g Potato bread
Protein 24.1g 12.5g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 3.13g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 47.07g Potato bread
Calories 455kcal 266kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 9.38g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 8mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.59mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 150mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 398mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 1235mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 3.41mg 1.44mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.094mg Potato bread
Manganese 0.04mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 21.1µg 9.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.188mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.106mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.25mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.817mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.232mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.15µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.081mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.224mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.268mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.44mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.311mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.112mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.285mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.305mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.143mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.