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Curry powder vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Curry powder and Chorizo

  • Curry powder is richer in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Curry powder is 359% higher.
  • Curry powder contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Spices, curry powder 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.
Curry powder
Curry powder
10
:
0
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +6462.5%
Contains more Iron +1101.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +20650%
Contains more Selenium +91%
Curry powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +6462.5%
Contains more Iron +1101.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1316.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +194%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +20650%
Contains more Selenium +91%

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.
Curry powder
Curry powder
5
:
7
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11372.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +6137.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12
Curry powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11372.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin K +6137.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +2901.6%
Contains more Other +80.4%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Fats +173.2%
Contains more Water +261.9%
Curry powder
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 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 +2901.6%
Contains more Other +80.4%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Fats +173.2%
Contains more Water +261.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Curry powder
Curry powder
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%
Curry powder
12% 65% 23%
Saturated Fat: 1.648 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.056 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +109.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Curry powder 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 2.63g 1.86g Curry powder
Protein 14.29g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 14.01g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 55.83g 1.86g Curry powder
Calories 325kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 53.2g 0g Curry powder
Calcium 525mg 8mg Curry powder
Iron 19.1mg 1.59mg Curry powder
Magnesium 255mg 18mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 367mg 150mg Curry powder
Potassium 1170mg 398mg Curry powder
Sodium 52mg 1235mg Curry powder
Zinc 4.7mg 3.41mg Curry powder
Copper 1.2mg 0.08mg Curry powder
Manganese 8.3mg 0.04mg Curry powder
Selenium 40.3µg 21.1µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Curry powder
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 25.24mg 0.22mg Curry powder
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Curry powder
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 56µg 2µg Curry powder
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 99.8µg 1.6µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.35mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.63mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.89mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.7mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.19mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.75mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.29mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g 14.38g Curry powder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Curry powder 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
87%
Curry powder
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 1183mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.