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Chorizo vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chorizo and rosemary

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B1; however, rosemary has more iron, vitamin A, fiber, manganese, and calcium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% more.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +405.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3862.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.8%
Contains more IronIron +318.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%

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.
Chorizo
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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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +462.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5350%

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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +628.1%
Contains more FatsFats +553.1%
Contains more OtherOther +66.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1012.9%
Contains more WaterWater +112.8%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1486.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Rosemary DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Iron 1.59mg 6.65mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.1g 56%
Sodium 1235mg 26mg 53%
Saturated fat 14.38g 2.838g 52%
Fats 38.27g 5.86g 50%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.036mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 1.16g 43%
Protein 24.1g 3.31g 42%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.96mg 40%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Calcium 8mg 317mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Folate 2µg 109µg 27%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.912mg 26%
Copper 0.08mg 0.301mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg 24%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.93mg 23%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Magnesium 18mg 91mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.901g 17%
Calories 455kcal 131kcal 16%
Vitamin A 0µg 146µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.336mg 15%
Phosphorus 150mg 66mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.152mg 11%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Potassium 398mg 668mg 8%
Carbs 1.86g 20.7g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.804mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 6.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Rosemary
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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.