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Chorizo vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between chorizo and white chocolate?

  • Chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc, while white chocolate is higher in calcium.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • White chocolate has 14 times less Sodium than chorizo. Chorizo has 1235mg of Sodium, while white chocolate has 90mg.
  • White chocolate is lower in sodium.
  • White chocolate has a higher glycemic index (41) than chorizo (28).

We used Chorizo, pork and beef and Candies, white chocolate 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.
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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more IronIron +562.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%

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.
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% 45% 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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +588.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +846.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +468.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.282mg

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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +310.6%
Contains more FatsFats +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2350%
Contains more OtherOther +161.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3084.9%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo White chocolate Opinion
Calories 455kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Protein 24.1g 5.87g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 32.09g Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 1.86g 59.04g White chocolate
Carbs 1.86g 59.24g White chocolate
Cholesterol 88mg 21mg White chocolate
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Chorizo
Calcium 8mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 398mg 286mg Chorizo
Iron 1.59mg 0.24mg Chorizo
Sugar 0g 59g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 0.2g White chocolate
Copper 0.08mg 0.06mg Chorizo
Zinc 3.41mg 0.74mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 176mg White chocolate
Sodium 1235mg 90mg White chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.04mg 0.008mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.1µg 4.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.063mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.282mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.745mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.608mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.056mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2µg 0.56µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Folate 2µg 7µg White chocolate
Choline 96.7mg 29.5mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 14.38g 19.412g Chorizo
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 9.097g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 1.013g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo White chocolate
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
67%
Chorizo
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.