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Gratin vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gratin and Chorizo

  • Gratin has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 83% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
5
:
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +302.5%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Zinc +394.2%
Contains more Selenium +681.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 398
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +1387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +302.5%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Zinc +394.2%
Contains more Selenium +681.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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.
Gratin
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
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 Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
2
:
Contains more Carbs +505.9%
Contains more Water +132.3%
Contains more Protein +376.3%
Contains more Fats +404.2%
Contains more Other +88.5%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +505.9%
Contains more Water +132.3%
Contains more Protein +376.3%
Contains more Fats +404.2%
Contains more Other +88.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +756.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1153.6%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +756.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1153.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 1.86g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 7.59g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 11.27g 1.86g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Fiber 1.8g 0g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 8mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 396mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 433mg 1235mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.16mg 0.08mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.04mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 11µg 2µg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.192mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.284mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.443mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.381mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.117mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.325mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.151mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 23mg 88mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 14.38g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 802mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.