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Chorizo vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and sweet potato?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 284% higher.
  • Sweet potato is lower in cholesterol.
  • Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than chorizo (28).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains more IronIron +160.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1036.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3416.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +545%

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +821.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +686.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1435%
Contains more FatsFats +76440%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +981.7%
Contains more WaterWater +142.6%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1839900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24614.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Sweet potato
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin A 0µg 709µg 79%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.018g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.05g 59%
Sodium 1235mg 55mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.001g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.078mg 46%
Protein 24.1g 1.57g 45%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.6µg 37%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.557mg 29%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.3mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.209mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.014g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.061mg 18%
Calories 455kcal 86kcal 18%
Phosphorus 150mg 47mg 15%
Choline 96.7mg 12.3mg 15%
Iron 1.59mg 0.61mg 12%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.258mg 9%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.151mg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Carbs 1.86g 20.12g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.8mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Folate 2µg 11µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Potassium 398mg 337mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 30mg 2%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.18g N/A
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.26mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.362g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.