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Dill vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dill and chorizo

  • Dill is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, manganese, and folate, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dill is 154% higher.
  • Dill contains less sodium.
  • Dill has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.

Food types used in this article are Dill weed, fresh 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.
Dill
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
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 +205.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.4%
Contains more IronIron +314.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3060%
Contains more ZincZinc +274.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%

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.
Dill
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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 283% 129% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
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3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 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 +277.4%
Contains more WaterWater +169.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +596.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3317%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dill
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6% 84% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2194.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3542.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dill Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Dill Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin C 85mg 0mg 94%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.06g 14.38g 65%
Iron 6.59mg 1.59mg 63%
Fats 1.12g 38.27g 57%
Manganese 1.264mg 0.04mg 53%
Sodium 61mg 1235mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.63mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 0.802g 18.4g 44%
Vitamin A 386µg 0µg 43%
Protein 3.46g 24.1g 41%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Folate 150µg 2µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.53mg 27%
Zinc 0.91mg 3.41mg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.57mg 5.131mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.095g 3.46g 22%
Calories 43kcal 455kcal 21%
Calcium 208mg 8mg 20%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.12mg 14%
Phosphorus 66mg 150mg 12%
Potassium 738mg 398mg 10%
Magnesium 55mg 18mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Copper 0.146mg 0.08mg 7%
Carbs 7.02g 1.86g 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 4.92g 1.86g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.296mg 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.068mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.159mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.154mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dill 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
54%
Dill
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Dill
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dill
Dill is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill
Dill contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dill
Dill is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.