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Chorizo vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.
  • Potato bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato bread is 61, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.

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

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.4%
Contains more IronIron +41.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 0% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more FolateFolate +6200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +92.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1122.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2430.6%
~equal in Water ~33.55g
~equal in Other ~3.75g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Potato bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.15µg 77%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0g 65%
Fats 38.27g 3.13g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.188mg 37%
Sodium 1235mg 375mg 37%
Phosphorus 150mg 369mg 31%
Folate 2µg 126µg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Fiber 0g 6.3g 25%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.25mg 24%
Protein 24.1g 12.5g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.232mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0g 23%
Selenium 21.1µg 9.5µg 21%
Calcium 8mg 188mg 18%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.44mg 18%
Carbs 1.86g 47.07g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.106mg 15%
Choline 96.7mg 18.4mg 14%
Calories 455kcal 266kcal 9%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.253mg 9%
Potassium 398mg 718mg 9%
Iron 1.59mg 2.25mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU 7%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.817mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 6.8µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.094mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.47mg 2%
Net carbs 1.86g 40.77g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.143mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
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 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. 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.