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Chorizo vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chorizo and Waffle?

  • Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 73% higher.
  • Waffle has 9 times less Vitamin B6 than Chorizo. Chorizo has 0.53mg of Vitamin B6, while Waffle has 0.056mg.
  • Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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Waffle
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains more Zinc +401.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Manganese +562.5%
Contains more Selenium +119%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Potassium +150.3%
Contains more Zinc +401.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Calcium +3087.5%
Contains more Iron +45.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Manganese +562.5%
Contains more Selenium +119%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +2200%
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Waffle
Contains more Protein +205.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +1668.8%
Contains more Water +31.9%
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
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +205.1%
Contains more Fats +171.4%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +1668.8%
Contains more Water +31.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Waffle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.1%
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chorizo Waffle
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 Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 24.1g 7.9g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 14.1g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 455kcal 291kcal Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.59mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 150mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 398mg 159mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 3.41mg 0.68mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.062mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 21.1µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.263mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 2.073mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.485mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.056mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.25µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.099mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.289mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.362mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.384mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.179mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.395mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.409mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.187mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 69mg Waffle
Saturated Fat 14.38g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 3.521g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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
  2. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.