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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.

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
6
:
4
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Iron +1345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +7400%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains more Zinc +132%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +7170%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +1345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +7400%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains more Zinc +132%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%
Contains more Calcium +1175%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +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
Chorizo
9
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.3%
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%
Maple syrup
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Protein +60150%
Contains more Fats +63683.3%
Contains more Other +734%
Contains more Carbs +3504.3%
Equal in Water - 32.39
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
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +60150%
Contains more Fats +63683.3%
Contains more Other +734%
Contains more Carbs +3504.3%
Equal in Water - 32.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20252.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20252.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 24.1g 0.04g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.06g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 455kcal 260kcal Chorizo
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 0g 60.46g Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 1.59mg 0.11mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Maple syrup
Phosphorus 150mg 2mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 212mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 12mg Maple syrup
Zinc 3.41mg 1.47mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.018mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 21.1µg 0.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.066mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.081mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.036mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.002mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 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 0mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.011g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.017g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 1223mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
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.