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Chorizo vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chorizo and succotash

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet succotash is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 83% higher.

Food types used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Succotash, (corn and limas), raw.

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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 34% 5.4% 33% 69% 62% 17% 48% 0.52% 90% 3.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +459%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3416.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +132.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1620%
~equal in Potassium ~369mg

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.
Chorizo
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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 50% 5% 0% 0% 52% 19% 30% 7.7% 30% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%

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% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +379.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3652%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +953.2%
Contains more WaterWater +129.5%

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
22% 23% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.19 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.489 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9192.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +607.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Succotash DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.19g 65%
Fats 38.27g 1.02g 57%
Sodium 1235mg 4mg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.198g 46%
Protein 24.1g 5.03g 38%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.6µg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.208mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg 31%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.688mg 28%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.61mg 25%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.587mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.489g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.128mg 20%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Calories 455kcal 99kcal 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 15.1mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.082mg 17%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Copper 0.08mg 0.186mg 12%
Folate 2µg 40µg 10%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Magnesium 18mg 48mg 7%
Carbs 1.86g 19.59g 6%
Phosphorus 150mg 113mg 5%
Iron 1.59mg 1.83mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 398mg 369mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 15.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.056mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.209mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.295mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.068mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Succotash
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
17%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 ($)
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.

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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.