Nutmeg vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nutmeg and chorizo
- Nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 124% higher.
- Chorizo contains less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than chorizo.
Food types used in this article are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +916.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1183.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1218.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +998.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.04mg | 124% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.08mg | 105% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 0g | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 14.38g | 53% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1235mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 18mg | 39% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 18.4g | 38% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 24.1g | 37% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 21.1µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.53mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.63mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 5.131mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.12mg | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 3.46g | 21% |
| Folate | 76µg | 2µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.3mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.59mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 96.7mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 1.86g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.41mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 150mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 455kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 38.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 398mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2550% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +312.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +411.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +471.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +888.6% |
