True morels vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are true morels and chorizo different?
- True morels are higher in iron, copper, vitamin D, and manganese; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for true morels is 132% higher.
- True morels contain 15 times more manganese than chorizo. While true morels contain 0.587mg of manganese, chorizo contains only 0.04mg.
- True morels have less sodium.
Mushrooms, morel, raw and Chorizo, pork and beef are the varieties 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +666% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +681.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1367.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +68% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +859.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +240% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +813% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +289.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +181.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +672.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6614% |
Contains more OtherOther | +145% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35284.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +699.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 12.18mg | 1.59mg | 132% |
Vitamin B12 | 2µg | 83% | |
Saturated fat | 0.065g | 14.38g | 65% |
Copper | 0.625mg | 0.08mg | 61% |
Fats | 0.57g | 38.27g | 58% |
Sodium | 21mg | 1235mg | 53% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.069mg | 0.63mg | 47% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 18.4g | 46% |
Protein | 3.12g | 24.1g | 42% |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 21.1µg | 34% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.136mg | 0.53mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
Manganese | 0.587mg | 0.04mg | 24% |
Calories | 31kcal | 455kcal | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 3.46g | 20% |
Choline | 96.7mg | 18% | |
Vitamin D | 206IU | 61IU | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.252mg | 5.131mg | 18% |
Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 1.5µg | 18% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.44mg | 1.12mg | 14% |
Zinc | 2.03mg | 3.41mg | 13% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.205mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 194mg | 150mg | 6% |
Calcium | 43mg | 8mg | 4% |
Folate | 9µg | 2µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
Carbs | 5.1g | 1.86g | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.3g | 1.86g | N/A |
Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
Potassium | 411mg | 398mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.6g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 2.206mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.708mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.414mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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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
19%

65%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%

58%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 1214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.315g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?

Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins