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Chorizo vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chorizo and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Potato salad.
  • Chorizo has 11 times more Zinc than Potato salad. While Chorizo has 3.41mg of Zinc, Potato salad has only 0.31mg.
  • Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chorizo, pork and beef and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 Iron +144.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Selenium +414.6%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.2%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Iron +144.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.5%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Selenium +414.6%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.2%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +152.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +799.3%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +101%
Contains more Carbs +500.5%
Contains more Water +138.6%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +799.3%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +101%
Contains more Carbs +500.5%
Contains more Water +138.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.737
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +641.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.737

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 24.1g 2.68g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 8.2g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 455kcal 143kcal Chorizo
Fiber 0g 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 8mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 1.59mg 0.65mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 52mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 254mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 3.41mg 0.31mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 21.1µg 4.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.077mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.89mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.534mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.141mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 7µg Potato salad
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.042mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.116mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.141mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.202mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.171mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.066mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.135mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.172mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.062mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 68mg Potato salad
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 2.48g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.