Chorizo vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chorizo and puff pastry
- Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and choline; however, puff pastry is richer in manganese.
- Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than puff pastry.
- Puff pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of puff pastry is 56, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +541.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +531.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1137.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.1% |
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 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2689.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1459.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +918.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2650% |
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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +330.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +292% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2357% |
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Fats
~38.5g
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
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +108.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +542.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.46g | 22.228g | 125% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 0µg | 83% |
| Sodium | 1235mg | 253mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 14.38g | 5.502g | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53mg | 0.019mg | 39% |
| Protein | 24.1g | 7.4g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 0.54mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63mg | 0.323mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.4g | 8.828g | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.495mg | 20% |
| Choline | 96.7mg | 6.2mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 1.86g | 45.7g | 15% |
| Iron | 1.59mg | 2.6mg | 13% |
| Folate | 2µg | 55µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 60mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 16.3µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 62mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.131mg | 3.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 61IU | 0IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.5µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 21.1µg | 24.5µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Calories | 455kcal | 558kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Fats | 38.27g | 38.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.86g | 44.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.75g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.473mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.708mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.414mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.47mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.914mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.158mg | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.878g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.