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Cocoa solids vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cocoa solids and Chorizo

  • Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 412% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +771.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2672.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.3%
Contains more Potassium +282.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +99.7%
Contains more Copper +4635%
Contains more Manganese +9492.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +771.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2672.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +389.3%
Contains more Potassium +282.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +99.7%
Contains more Copper +4635%
Contains more Manganese +9492.5%
Contains more Selenium +47.6%

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 Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
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%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +340.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3012.9%
Contains more Other +48%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +179.3%
Contains more Water +961.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
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
Contains more Carbs +3012.9%
Contains more Other +48%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +179.3%
Contains more Water +961.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.4%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +302.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +686.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 1.86g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 13.7g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 57.9g 1.86g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 1.75g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 37g 0g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 8mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 1.59mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 18mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 150mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 398mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 1235mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 3.41mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.08mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 0.04mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 32µg 2µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.6µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.278mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.76mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.189mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.983mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.202mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.177mg 0.914mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 14.38g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Chorizo
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
16%
Cocoa solids
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 1214mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.