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Chorizo vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and provolone

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and choline, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 75% higher.
  • Chorizo contains 33 times more vitamin B1 than provolone. Chorizo contains 0.63mg of vitamin B1, while provolone contains 0.019mg.
  • Provolone contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Cheese, provolone.

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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% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.4%
Contains more IronIron +205.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.23mg

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37%
Contains more CholineCholine +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.321mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.2%
~equal in Protein ~25.58g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 8mg 756mg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.019mg 51%
Phosphorus 150mg 496mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.073mg 35%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.156mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 7.393g 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Vitamin B12 2µg 1.46µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.769g 18%
Fats 38.27g 26.62g 18%
Sodium 1235mg 876mg 16%
Choline 96.7mg 15.4mg 15%
Iron 1.59mg 0.52mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.476mg 13%
Saturated fat 14.38g 17.078g 12%
Selenium 21.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Potassium 398mg 138mg 8%
Cholesterol 88mg 69mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.026mg 6%
Calories 455kcal 351kcal 5%
Vitamin D 61IU 20IU 5%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.5µg 5%
Protein 24.1g 25.58g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.321mg 2%
Zinc 3.41mg 3.23mg 2%
Folate 2µg 10µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 2.14g N/A
Carbs 1.86g 2.14g 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.698g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.