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Chorizo vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between chorizo and maple syrup

  • Chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 125% more.
  • Maple syrup is lower in cholesterol.
  • Maple syrup has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Syrups, maple.

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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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more IronIron +1345.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +132%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3416.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7170%

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
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5943.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60150%
Contains more FatsFats +63683.3%
Contains more OtherOther +734%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3504.3%
~equal in Water ~32.39g

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 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167172.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20252.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.04mg 2.908mg 125%
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.27mg 75%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.007g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.06g 59%
Sodium 1235mg 12mg 53%
Protein 24.1g 0.04g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.066mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.011g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.002mg 41%
Selenium 21.1µg 0.6µg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.081mg 32%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.017g 23%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.036mg 22%
Carbs 1.86g 67.04g 22%
Phosphorus 150mg 2mg 21%
Iron 1.59mg 0.11mg 19%
Zinc 3.41mg 1.47mg 18%
Choline 96.7mg 1.6mg 17%
Calories 455kcal 260kcal 10%
Calcium 8mg 102mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg 7%
Potassium 398mg 212mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 1.86g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 60.46g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.373g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $4)
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

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.