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Chorizo vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and pound cake different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, pound cake is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 68% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 15 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While chorizo contains 0.53mg of vitamin B6, pound cake contains only 0.036mg.
  • Pound cake has less sodium.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index (28) than pound cake (54).

Chorizo, pork and beef and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +693%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~140mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +455.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.7µg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +382%
Contains more FatsFats +174.1%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more OtherOther +156.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2783.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +509.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.419g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.36µg 68%
Saturated fat 14.38g 4.811g 43%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.036mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 3.02g 38%
Protein 24.1g 5g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.173mg 38%
Fats 38.27g 13.96g 37%
Sodium 1235mg 377mg 37%
Selenium 21.1µg 5µg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.43mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.615mg 22%
Carbs 1.86g 53.64g 17%
Threonine 1.473mg 153mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.485mg 13%
Folate 2µg 42µg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Cholesterol 88mg 66mg 7%
Potassium 398mg 149mg 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Choline 96.7mg 65.6mg 6%
Calories 455kcal 353kcal 5%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.249mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.042mg 4%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin D 61IU 34IU 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Phosphorus 150mg 140mg 1%
Iron 1.59mg 1.48mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 3.419g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.569g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.