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Dates vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between dates and chorizo?

  • Dates are richer in fiber, while chorizo is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% higher.
  • Dates are lower in saturated fat.
  • Dates have a higher glycemic index (42) than chorizo (28).

We used Dates, deglet noor and Chorizo, pork and beef 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.
Dates
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 12% 58% 38% 69% 7.9% 27% 0.26% 34% 16%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +555%
Contains more IronIron +55.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1075.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +603.3%

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.
Dates
3
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 1.3% 0% 1% 0% 13% 15% 24% 35% 38% 0% 6.8% 14% 3.4%
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% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +68.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1434.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dates
1
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 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 CarbsCarbs +3933.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +883.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9712.8%
Contains more WaterWater +55.1%
Contains more OtherOther +145%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dates
1
37% 41% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.019 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51011.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18110.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dates Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.032g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.39g 38.27g 58%
Sodium 2mg 1235mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.63mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 18.4g 46%
Protein 2.45g 24.1g 43%
Selenium 3µg 21.1µg 33%
Fiber 8g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.53mg 28%
Zinc 0.29mg 3.41mg 28%
Vitamin B3 1.274mg 5.131mg 24%
Fructose 19.56g 24%
Carbs 75.03g 1.86g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g 3.46g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.066mg 0.3mg 18%
Choline 6.3mg 96.7mg 16%
Copper 0.206mg 0.08mg 14%
Phosphorus 62mg 150mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.589mg 1.12mg 11%
Manganese 0.262mg 0.04mg 10%
Calories 282kcal 455kcal 9%
Potassium 656mg 398mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Iron 1.02mg 1.59mg 7%
Magnesium 43mg 18mg 6%
Folate 19µg 2µg 4%
Calcium 39mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 67.03g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 63.35g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.049mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.084mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.066mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.022mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.05mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.071mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.032mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dates Chorizo
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
12%
Dates
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Dates
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.348g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.