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Chorizo vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chorizo and sun-dried tomato

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, copper, potassium, and vitamin A.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 113% more than chorizo.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sun-dried tomato is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +603.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +487.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.2%
Contains more IronIron +68.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +491.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1065%
~equal in Phosphorus ~139mg

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.1%
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 Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1050%

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% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +376.3%
Contains more FatsFats +171.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1154.3%
Contains more WaterWater +69%
~equal in Other ~3.7g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 1.893g 57%
Copper 0.08mg 0.473mg 44%
Sodium 1235mg 266mg 42%
Protein 24.1g 5.06g 38%
Fats 38.27g 14.08g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.193mg 36%
Potassium 398mg 1565mg 34%
Selenium 21.1µg 3µg 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.78mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 8.663g 24%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.466mg 19%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.319mg 16%
Magnesium 18mg 81mg 15%
Iron 1.59mg 2.68mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.479mg 13%
Calories 455kcal 213kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.06g 9%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.63mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Carbs 1.86g 23.33g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.383mg 6%
Folate 2µg 23µg 5%
Calcium 8mg 47mg 4%
Phosphorus 150mg 139mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 17.53g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.487g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.