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Chorizo vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chorizo and tomato paste

  • Chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, and zinc, yet tomato paste is higher in copper, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Chorizo covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 83% more than tomato paste.
  • The glycemic index of chorizo is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chorizo, pork and beef and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.8%
Contains more IronIron +87.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +655%

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +688.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +612.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +457.9%
Contains more FatsFats +8042.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +916.7%
Contains more WaterWater +130.8%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27362.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2062.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Tomato paste
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 Tomato paste DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 83%
Saturated fat 14.38g 0.1g 65%
Fats 38.27g 0.47g 58%
Sodium 1235mg 59mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.06mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.4g 0.067g 46%
Protein 24.1g 4.32g 40%
Copper 0.08mg 0.365mg 32%
Selenium 21.1µg 5.3µg 29%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 4.3mg 27%
Zinc 3.41mg 0.63mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.216mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.16g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.142mg 20%
Calories 455kcal 82kcal 19%
Potassium 398mg 1014mg 18%
Iron 1.59mg 2.98mg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.076mg 13%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.302mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.153mg 11%
Choline 96.7mg 38.5mg 11%
Phosphorus 150mg 83mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 11.4µg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Magnesium 18mg 42mg 6%
Carbs 1.86g 18.91g 6%
Calcium 8mg 36mg 3%
Folate 2µg 12µg 3%
Net carbs 1.86g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Tomato paste
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%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.28g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.