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Chorizo vs. Scrapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chorizo and Scrapple

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Scrapple is richer in Vitamin A, and Copper.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 70% more than Scrapple.
  • Scrapple has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Chorizo. Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while Scrapple has 0.116mg.
  • Scrapple contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Scrapple, pork.

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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 9.3% 2.1% 14% 71% 71% 29% 33% 63% 0% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +165%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%

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% 45% 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 8.3% 125% 3% 9% 29% 66% 43% 0% 28% 39% 8.5% 3.8% 39%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +443.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +545.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.287mg

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
8% 14% 14% 62%
Protein: 8.06 g
Fats: 13.87 g
Carbs: 14.06 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +199%
Contains more FatsFats +175.9%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +655.9%
Contains more WaterWater +96.1%

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
38% 49% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.664 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +198.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Scrapple Opinion
Calories 455kcal 213kcal Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 8.06g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 13.87g Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Scrapple
Net carbs 1.86g 13.76g Scrapple
Carbs 1.86g 14.06g Scrapple
Cholesterol 88mg 49mg Scrapple
Vitamin D 61IU 13IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 7mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 158mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 1.89mg Scrapple
Sugar 0g 0.2g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.3g Scrapple
Copper 0.08mg 0.212mg Scrapple
Zinc 3.41mg 1.06mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 76mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 482mg Scrapple
Vitamin A 0IU 2086IU Scrapple
Vitamin A 0µg 626µg Scrapple
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.15mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0.3µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 17.4µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.116mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.287mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.273mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.31µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 3.4µg Scrapple
Folate 2µg 5µg Scrapple
Choline 96.7mg 72.4mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 4.732g Scrapple
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 6.156g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.664g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Scrapple
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
67%
Chorizo
31%
Scrapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
39%
Scrapple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrapple
Scrapple contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.648g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrapple
Scrapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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. Scrapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172969/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.