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Dulce de Leche vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dulce de Leche and Chorizo

  • Dulce de Leche is richer in Calcium, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 70% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 31 times more Calcium than Chorizo. Dulce de Leche contains 251mg of Calcium, while Chorizo contains 8mg.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Dulce de Leche 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 +3037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Iron +835.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +331.6%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +681.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +3037.5%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Iron +835.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +331.6%
Contains more Copper +1900%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +681.5%

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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2343.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2875.8%
Contains more Protein +252.3%
Contains more Fats +420.7%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +124%
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 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 +2875.8%
Contains more Protein +252.3%
Contains more Fats +420.7%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +124%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +758.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +822.7%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +758.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +822.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dulce de Leche 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dulce de Leche Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 55.35g 1.86g Dulce de Leche
Protein 6.84g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 7.35g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 55.35g 1.86g Dulce de Leche
Calories 315kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g 0g Chorizo
Calcium 251mg 8mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.17mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 193mg 150mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 350mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 129mg 1235mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.79mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.004mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.002mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 2.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 267IU 0IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 74µg 0µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 6IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 2.6mg 0mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.405mg 0.3mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 11µg 2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 29mg 88mg Dulce de Leche
Trans Fat 0.364g Chorizo
Saturated Fat 4.534g 14.38g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.143g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g 3.46g Chorizo
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dulce de Leche 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
20%
Dulce de Leche
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Dulce de Leche
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 1106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.846g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
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 - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.

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