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Garlic vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garlic and Chorizo

  • Garlic is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chorizo is 83% higher.
  • Garlic contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Garlic, raw 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.
Garlic
8
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Contains more Calcium +2162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +273.8%
Contains more Manganese +4080%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Potassium - 398
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +2162.5%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +273.8%
Contains more Manganese +4080%
Contains more Zinc +194%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.59
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Potassium - 398

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.
Garlic
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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 B6 +133%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
2
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Contains more Carbs +1677.4%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Contains more Protein +278.9%
Contains more Fats +7554%
Contains more Other +161.3%
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 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 +1677.4%
Contains more Water +83.9%
Contains more Protein +278.9%
Contains more Fats +7554%
Contains more Other +161.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.6%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +167172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 1.86g Garlic
Protein 6.36g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.5g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 33.06g 1.86g Garlic
Calories 149kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 1g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 2.1g 0g Garlic
Calcium 181mg 8mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 1.59mg Garlic
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 150mg Garlic
Potassium 401mg 398mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 1235mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.299mg 0.08mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.04mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Garlic
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.53mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 2µg Garlic
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1.6µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.157mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.217mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.308mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.273mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.076mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.291mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.113mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 14.38g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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
43%
Garlic
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 1218mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.291g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.