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Chorizo vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and pretzel?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1, while pretzel is higher in manganese, folate, and iron.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Pretzel has a higher glycemic index (83) than chorizo (28).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +379.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more IronIron +188.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2437.5%
~equal in Sodium ~1240mg

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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +616.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +8200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.27mg

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140%
Contains more FatsFats +1206.1%
Contains more WaterWater +917.6%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4222%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2430.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Pretzel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.391g 64%
Fats 38.27g 2.93g 54%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.727g 44%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.015mg 42%
Folate 2µg 166µg 41%
Iron 1.59mg 4.58mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.074mg 35%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Selenium 21.1µg 4.4µg 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Protein 24.1g 10.04g 28%
Carbs 1.86g 80.39g 26%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.04mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.424mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.322mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.291g 14%
Choline 96.7mg 29.5mg 12%
Copper 0.08mg 0.156mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Potassium 398mg 223mg 5%
Calories 455kcal 384kcal 4%
Phosphorus 150mg 128mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.332mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 5.27mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.8µg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.21g N/A
Sodium 1235mg 1240mg 0%
Trans fat 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.989g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chorizo
Chorizo contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.