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Cracker vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Chorizo different?

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, and Folate, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Cracker.
  • Cracker has 46 times more Folate than Chorizo. Cracker has 92µg of Folate, while Chorizo has 2µg.
  • Cracker contains less Sodium.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Chorizo, pork and beef types were used in this article.

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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.
Cracker
Cracker
6
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +153.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1127.5%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains more Zinc +595.9%
Contains more Selenium +214.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +153.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +1127.5%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains more Zinc +595.9%
Contains more Selenium +214.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
Cracker
Cracker
4
:
6
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin E +1277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin K +4231.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +1277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +4500%
Contains more Vitamin K +4231.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
1
:
4
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +3195.7%
Contains more Protein +263%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Contains more Water +914.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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
Contains more Carbs +3195.7%
Contains more Protein +263%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Contains more Water +914.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.8%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 59g 1.86g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 26.43g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 61.3g 1.86g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 455kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 2.3g 0g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 8mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.59mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 248mg 150mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 726mg 1235mg Cracker
Zinc 0.49mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.104mg 0.08mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.04mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.22mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.3mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 92µg 2µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.6µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.193mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.246mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.471mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.103mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.112mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.294mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.145mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 5.562g 14.38g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.46g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.818g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.