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Chorizo vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Sugar substitute different?

  • Chorizo has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 87% more than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo has 85 times more Zinc than Sugar substitute. Chorizo has 3.41mg of Zinc, while Sugar substitute has 0.04mg.
  • Sugar substitute contains less Sodium.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types were used in this article.

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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
8
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Iron +893.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1775%
Contains more Potassium +920.5%
Contains more Zinc +8425%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +10887.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +893.8%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1775%
Contains more Potassium +920.5%
Contains more Zinc +8425%
Contains more Copper +1042.9%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +10887.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%

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
12
:
0
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3433.3%
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%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Contains more Protein +1069.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +4457.5%
Equal in Other - 4.03
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
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +1069.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +248.5%
Contains more Carbs +4457.5%
Equal in Other - 4.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 24.1g 2.06g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 455kcal 347kcal Chorizo
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0g 4.03g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.6g Sugar substitute
Calcium 8mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.59mg 0.16mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 6mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 39mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 572mg Sugar substitute
Zinc 3.41mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.007mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.015mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.015mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.015mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 14.38g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Sugar substitute
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chorizo
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.