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Chorizo vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chorizo and Truffle?

  • Chorizo is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Truffle is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 280% more.
  • Truffle has less Cholesterol.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried types 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.
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Calcium +1887.5%
Contains more Iron +269.8%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Manganese +4777.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.7%
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Calcium +1887.5%
Contains more Iron +269.8%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Manganese +4777.5%
Contains more Selenium +105.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.1%
Contains more Folate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +160.5%
Contains more Fats +5142.5%
Contains more Water +115.2%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +3825.3%
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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Protein +160.5%
Contains more Fats +5142.5%
Contains more Water +115.2%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +3825.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 2.91g Truffle
Protein 24.1g 9.25g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.73g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 455kcal 284kcal Chorizo
Fiber 0g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 8mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 1.59mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 18mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 150mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 398mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 1235mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 3.41mg 1.32mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.04mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 21.1µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.015mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.481mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.112mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg 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 0mg Truffle
Saturated Fat 14.38g Truffle
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 Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 1200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.