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Chorizo vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chorizo and Taco salad

  • Taco salad has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Choline.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 70% more.
  • Chorizo has 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. Chorizo has 0.63mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chorizo, pork and beef and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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.
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +150.7%
Contains more Selenium +859.1%
Contains more Calcium +1112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +317.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +38.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +150.7%
Contains more Selenium +859.1%
Contains more Calcium +1112.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Contains more Manganese +317.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2000%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +260.8%
Contains more Fats +413%
Contains more Other +145%
Contains more Carbs +540.3%
Contains more Water +127.2%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +260.8%
Contains more Fats +413%
Contains more Other +145%
Contains more Carbs +540.3%
Contains more Water +127.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +606.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 11.91g Taco salad
Protein 24.1g 6.68g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 7.46g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 11.91g Taco salad
Calories 455kcal 141kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 1.59mg 1.15mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 150mg 72mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 210mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 3.41mg 1.36mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.04mg 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 21.1µg 2.2µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.05mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 1.24mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.68mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.11mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.32µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.075mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.254mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.311mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.549mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.486mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.145mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.277mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.343mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.201mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 22mg Taco salad
Saturated Fat 14.38g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 2.606g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.883g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Taco salad
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
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 850mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.934g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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

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.