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Chorizo vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Wafer?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • Wafer has 44 times less Cholesterol than Chorizo. Chorizo has 88mg of Cholesterol, while Wafer has 2mg.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
:
6
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +212.8%
Contains more Selenium +270.2%
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Iron +152.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -53%
Contains more Copper +478.8%
Contains more Manganese +1640%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +212.8%
Contains more Selenium +270.2%
Contains more Calcium +287.5%
Contains more Iron +152.2%
Contains more Magnesium +194.4%
Contains less Sodium -53%
Contains more Copper +478.8%
Contains more Manganese +1640%

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
7
:
4
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +939.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.3%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
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%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +939.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +227.3%
Contains more Folate +2250%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
4
:
1
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Protein +265.2%
Contains more Fats +169.5%
Contains more Water +607.8%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Carbs +3808.6%
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
Wafer
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +265.2%
Contains more Fats +169.5%
Contains more Water +607.8%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Carbs +3808.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
1
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +278.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Wafer
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 24.1g 6.6g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 14.2g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 455kcal 433kcal Chorizo
Sugar 0g 37.43g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 3.4g Wafer
Calcium 8mg 31mg Wafer
Iron 1.59mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 18mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 150mg 132mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 210mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 580mg Wafer
Zinc 3.41mg 1.09mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.04mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 21.1µg 5.7µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.203mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.266mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.858mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.381mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.051mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 47µg Wafer
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.09µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.096mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.261mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.447mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.281mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.105mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.308mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.323mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.128mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 2mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 14.38g 4.241g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 4.865g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 4.153g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Wafer
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
22%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.139g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.