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Chorizo vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chorizo and flax seeds different?

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12; however, flax seeds are richer in copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for flax seeds is 127% higher.
  • Flax seeds have less sodium.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Seeds, flaxseed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2077.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3087.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.3%
Contains more IronIron +260.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1425%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6105%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.4%

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +168.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4250%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +357.6%
Contains more FatsFats +10.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1452.7%
~equal in Other ~3.71g

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +730.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 28.73g 168%
Copper 0.08mg 1.22mg 127%
Fiber 0g 27.3g 109%
Manganese 0.04mg 2.482mg 106%
Magnesium 18mg 392mg 89%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 1.644mg 85%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Phosphorus 150mg 642mg 70%
Iron 1.59mg 5.73mg 52%
Sodium 1235mg 30mg 52%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.663g 49%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 7.527g 27%
Calcium 8mg 255mg 25%
Folate 2µg 87µg 21%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.08mg 13%
Potassium 398mg 813mg 12%
Protein 24.1g 18.29g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.161mg 11%
Carbs 1.86g 28.88g 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Zinc 3.41mg 4.34mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Selenium 21.1µg 25.4µg 8%
Fats 38.27g 42.16g 6%
Calories 455kcal 534kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.473mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.985mg 3%
Choline 96.7mg 78.7mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.31mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 1.58g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Flax seeds
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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.717g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.