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Lime vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lime and Chorizo different?

  • Lime has more Vitamin C, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Lime.
  • Lime contains less Sodium.

Limes, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef types were used in this article.

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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.
Lime
Lime
2
:
8
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +733.3%
Contains more Potassium +290.2%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +5175%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Contains more Calcium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +733.3%
Contains more Potassium +290.2%
Contains more Zinc +3000%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +5175%

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.
Lime
Lime
3
:
8
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2465.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Chorizo
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2465.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
2
:
3
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains more Carbs +466.7%
Contains more Water +177.1%
Contains more Protein +3342.9%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +1206.7%
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Chorizo
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 +466.7%
Contains more Water +177.1%
Contains more Protein +3342.9%
Contains more Fats +19035%
Contains more Other +1206.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
1
:
2
Chorizo
Chorizo
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96742.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6190.9%
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96742.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6190.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime 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 Lime Chorizo Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 1.86g Lime
Protein 0.7g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 0.2g 38.27g Chorizo
Carbs 10.54g 1.86g Lime
Calories 30kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Sugar 1.69g 0g Chorizo
Fiber 2.8g 0g Lime
Calcium 33mg 8mg Lime
Iron 0.6mg 1.59mg Chorizo
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 18mg 150mg Chorizo
Potassium 102mg 398mg Chorizo
Sodium 2mg 1235mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 3.41mg Chorizo
Copper 0.065mg 0.08mg Chorizo
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 0.4µg 21.1µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 5.131mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Folate 8µg 2µg Lime
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.6µg Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 0.014mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.002mg 0.47mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g 14.38g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 3.46g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
13%
Lime
68%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.358g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.