Chorizo vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chorizo and potato chips
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
- Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than potato chips.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 ZincZinc | +212.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +272.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4040.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1281.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +244.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1576.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2744.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~34.6g
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Other
~3.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +251.7% |
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 | 0µg | 83% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 9.11mg | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 12.17g | 58% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 8mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.167mg | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg | 35% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 1275mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.306mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 8.1µg | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.09mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 9.84g | 21% |
| Fiber | 0g | 4.8g | 19% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 52.9g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.44mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 10.96g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0.402mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Folate | 2µg | 45µg | 11% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 37.5mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.66mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.197mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.827mg | 8% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 34.6g | 6% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 536kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 165mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 1.63mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.392mg | 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
65%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.42g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.