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Chorizo vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chorizo and shortbread

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, vitamin B1, and choline, while shortbread has more folate.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +352.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +595.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +882.5%

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.
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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10644.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +587.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3950%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.314mg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +348.8%
Contains more FatsFats +46%
Contains more WaterWater +784.7%
Contains more OtherOther +280.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3329%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Sodium 1235mg 353mg 38%
Protein 24.1g 5.37g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.071mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 8.326g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 6.708g 29%
Saturated fat 14.38g 8.105g 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Selenium 21.1µg 6.2µg 27%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.49mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.353mg 23%
Carbs 1.86g 63.78g 21%
Folate 2µg 81µg 20%
Fats 38.27g 26.22g 19%
Choline 96.7mg 0.9mg 17%
Iron 1.59mg 2.98mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.321mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 2.44mg 15%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.393mg 15%
Phosphorus 150mg 66mg 12%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.275mg 12%
Potassium 398mg 88mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 11µg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Calories 455kcal 514kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.314mg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chorizo Shortbread
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%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 882mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.275g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.