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Honey vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Honey and Chorizo

  • Chorizo is higher than Honey in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 83% more than Honey.
  • The amount of Sodium in Honey is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Honey 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.
Honey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +665.4%
Contains more IronIron +278.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2537.5%

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.
Honey
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Chorizo
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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 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4295.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Folate ~2µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
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82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 +4330.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7933.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +86.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1860%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Chorizo Opinion
Calories 304kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 0.3g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0g 38.27g Chorizo
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Honey
Net carbs 82.2g 1.86g Honey
Carbs 82.4g 1.86g Honey
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Honey
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 2mg 18mg Chorizo
Calcium 6mg 8mg Chorizo
Potassium 52mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 0.42mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Sugar 82.12g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 0.2g 0g Honey
Copper 0.036mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Zinc 0.22mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 4mg 150mg Chorizo
Sodium 4mg 1235mg Honey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.08mg 0.04mg Honey
Selenium 0.8µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 2µg
Choline 2.2mg 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 0g 14.38g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.004mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 0.008mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 0.01mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.008mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.001mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.009mg 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.001mg 0.721mg Chorizo
Fructose 40.94g Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey 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
2%
Honey
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.