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Chorizo vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chorizo and sweet roll

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet sweet roll is higher in folate and vitamin E.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 77% more than sweet roll.
  • Chorizo contains 6 times more zinc than sweet roll. While chorizo contains 3.41mg of zinc, sweet roll contains only 0.59mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in sweet roll is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +478%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg
~equal in Copper ~0.088mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1328.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +804.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.7%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
Contains more WaterWater +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +130.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2636.6%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +283.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116%

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 roll
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Sweet roll DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.14µg 78%
Saturated fat 14.38g 3.079g 51%
Sodium 1235mg 304mg 40%
Protein 24.1g 6.2g 36%
Fats 38.27g 16.4g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 4.797g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.107mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 7.473g 27%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.59mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.324mg 26%
Folate 2µg 72µg 18%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.384mg 17%
Carbs 1.86g 50.9g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.406mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.99mg 12%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.3mg 11%
Phosphorus 150mg 76mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Choline 96.7mg 41.3mg 10%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 398mg 111mg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Cholesterol 88mg 66mg 7%
Selenium 21.1µg 17µg 7%
Calcium 8mg 72mg 6%
Calories 455kcal 372kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.265mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.088mg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 48.5g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Iron 1.59mg 1.6mg 0%
Sugar 0g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.301g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.
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 roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.