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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 RAE.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% higher.

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
5
:
5
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +1036.7%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Manganese +545%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.1%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains more Zinc +1036.7%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
7
:
5
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +821.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +821.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Protein +1435%
Contains more Fats +76440%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +981.7%
Contains more Water +142.6%
Chorizo
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
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +1435%
Contains more Fats +76440%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +981.7%
Contains more Water +142.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1839900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24614.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1839900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24614.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 24.1g 1.57g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.05g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 455kcal 86kcal Chorizo
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0g 4.18g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 8mg 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 1.59mg 0.61mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 150mg 47mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 337mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 55mg Sweet potato
Zinc 3.41mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.04mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 21.1µg 0.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.078mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.061mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.557mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.8mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.209mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 11µg Sweet potato
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.031mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.083mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.055mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.092mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.066mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.029mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.089mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.086mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.031mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.001g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.014g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 1180mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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.