Oatmeal vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between oatmeal and chorizo
- Oatmeal has more iron and manganese; however, chorizo has more vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Chorizo's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 83% more.
- Oatmeal has 14 times more manganese than chorizo. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while chorizo has 0.04mg.
- Oatmeal is lower in sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than chorizo.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +274.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1295% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +552.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +322% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1957.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +527.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +163.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +916.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2714% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +587.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4605.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +712.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2µg | 83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 14.38g | 64% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 38.27g | 57% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.59mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 1235mg | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 18.4g | 45% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 24.1g | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.63mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 21.1µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 3.41mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.04mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 3.46g | 20% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 455kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.53mg | 18% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 96.7mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 1.12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 5.131mg | 13% |
| Folate | 44µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 398mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 150mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 61IU | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.3mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 1.86g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 1186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.154g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.