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Chorizo vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chorizo and Rutabagas

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 83% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Rutabagas, raw.

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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 Iron +261.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Zinc +1320.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +227.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +261.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +183%
Contains more Potassium +30.5%
Contains more Zinc +1320.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Selenium +2914.3%
Contains more Calcium +437.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +227.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +950%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2131.5%
Contains more Fats +23818.8%
Contains more Other +452.1%
Contains more Carbs +363.4%
Contains more Water +180.8%
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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +2131.5%
Contains more Fats +23818.8%
Contains more Other +452.1%
Contains more Carbs +363.4%
Contains more Water +180.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3831.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3831.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 24.1g 1.08g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.16g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 455kcal 37kcal Chorizo
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 0g 4.46g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 8mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 1.59mg 0.44mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 150mg 53mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 305mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 3.41mg 0.24mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.131mg Rutabagas
Selenium 21.1µg 0.7µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.09mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.7mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.16mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.1mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 21µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.025g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.088g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Rutabagas
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.353g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.