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Chorizo vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chorizo and safflower

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12; however, safflower is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Safflower covers your daily copper needs 185% more than chorizo.
  • Safflower contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1861.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +875%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.6%
Contains more IronIron +208.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2083.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4935%

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +7900%
~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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more WaterWater +466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1743.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.3%
~equal in Fats ~38.45g

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +279.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +715.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 1.747mg 185%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 28.223g 165%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.014mg 86%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Magnesium 18mg 353mg 80%
Phosphorus 150mg 644mg 71%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 4.03mg 58%
Sodium 1235mg 3mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 1.17mg 49%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.682g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 1.163mg 44%
Iron 1.59mg 4.9mg 41%
Folate 2µg 160µg 40%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.848g 34%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.284mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Protein 24.1g 16.18g 16%
Zinc 3.41mg 5.05mg 15%
Carbs 1.86g 34.29g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.415mg 9%
Potassium 398mg 687mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Calcium 8mg 78mg 7%
Calories 455kcal 517kcal 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Fats 38.27g 38.45g 0%
Net carbs 1.86g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.806mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 1232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.