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Chorizo vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Veggie burger?

  • Chorizo is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 168% higher.
  • Veggie burger has 18 times less Cholesterol than Chorizo. Chorizo has 88mg of Cholesterol, while Veggie burger has 5mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +170.6%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +2277.5%
Equal in Selenium - 22.6
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +170.6%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +51.6%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +2277.5%
Equal in Selenium - 22.6

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 B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.8%
Contains more Folate +6100%
Contains more Vitamin K +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.01
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.8%
Contains more Folate +6100%
Contains more Vitamin K +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.5%
Contains more Fats +507.5%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +667.2%
Contains more Water +92.2%
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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Protein +53.5%
Contains more Fats +507.5%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +667.2%
Contains more Water +92.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.023 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 9.37g Veggie burger
Protein 24.1g 15.7g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 6.3g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 14.27g Veggie burger
Calories 455kcal 177kcal Chorizo
Starch 5.78g Veggie burger
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 0g 1.07g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 8mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 1.59mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 18mg 56mg Veggie burger
Phosphorus 150mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 398mg 333mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 569mg Veggie burger
Zinc 3.41mg 1.26mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.04mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 21.1µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.244mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 3.753mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.289mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.303mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.162mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.605mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.78mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 1.399mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 1.004mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.291mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.885mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.89mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.465mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 5mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 14.38g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 1.778g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 2.023g Chorizo
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.