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Chorizo vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chorizo and rose hips

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, rose hips have more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, manganese, and vitamin E.
  • Rose hips' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 473% more.
  • Chorizo has 309 times more sodium than rose hips. Chorizo has 1235mg of sodium, while rose hips have 4mg.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +1264%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2012.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2450%
~equal in Potassium ~429mg

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +705.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2554.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1518.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1406.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11155.9%
Contains more OtherOther +232.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1954.8%
Contains more WaterWater +84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 426mg 473%
Fiber 0g 24.1g 96%
Vitamin B12 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.34g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 4mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.016mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 46%
Protein 24.1g 1.6g 45%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.02mg 43%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 5.84mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.076mg 35%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.25mg 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.3mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 217µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 23%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 25.9µg 20%
Calcium 8mg 169mg 16%
Choline 96.7mg 12mg 15%
Calories 455kcal 162kcal 15%
Phosphorus 150mg 61mg 13%
Carbs 1.86g 38.22g 12%
Magnesium 18mg 69mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.166mg 10%
Vitamin D 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 8%
Iron 1.59mg 1.06mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.8mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg 4%
Potassium 398mg 429mg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.58g N/A
Folate 2µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.