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Chorizo vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chorizo and pumpkin pie

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 69% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Chorizo contains 9 times more zinc than pumpkin pie. While chorizo contains 3.41mg of zinc, pumpkin pie contains only 0.39mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin pie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Pie, pumpkin, commercially 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.
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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.3%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +774.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +290.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +467.5%

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.
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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +741.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +725%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +517.9%
Contains more FatsFats +292.5%
Contains more OtherOther +246.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1772.6%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Pumpkin pie
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 Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.35µg 69%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.988g 56%
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg 50%
Fats 38.27g 9.75g 44%
Sodium 1235mg 239mg 43%
Protein 24.1g 3.9g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.177mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.063mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.6g 35%
Selenium 21.1µg 5.4µg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.39mg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.107mg 25%
Cholesterol 88mg 26mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.124mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.452mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.77g 11%
Choline 96.7mg 37.5mg 11%
Calories 455kcal 243kcal 11%
Carbs 1.86g 34.83g 11%
Phosphorus 150mg 81mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13.2µg 10%
Iron 1.59mg 0.9mg 9%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.227mg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.148mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.1µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin D 61IU 2IU 7%
Potassium 398mg 167mg 7%
Folate 2µg 26µg 6%
Calcium 8mg 64mg 6%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.76mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 33.03g N/A
Sugar 0g 18.88g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 996mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.392g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.