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Oats vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oats and chorizo?

  • Oats are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, chorizo is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B6.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 212% more.
  • Oats have less saturated fat.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index (28) than oats (59).

We used Oats and Chorizo, pork and beef types 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +883.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more IronIron +196.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +682.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12190%
~equal in Potassium ~398mg

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.
Oats
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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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +345.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +3462.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.7%
Contains more FatsFats +454.6%
Contains more WaterWater +287.5%
Contains more OtherOther +127.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
40% 51% 10%
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 -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +744.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Chorizo DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.04mg 212%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Copper 0.626mg 0.08mg 61%
Saturated fat 1.217g 14.38g 60%
Sodium 2mg 1235mg 54%
Phosphorus 523mg 150mg 53%
Fats 6.9g 38.27g 48%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 18.4g 41%
Iron 4.72mg 1.59mg 39%
Selenium 21.1µg 38%
Magnesium 177mg 18mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.53mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 5.131mg 26%
Carbs 66.27g 1.86g 21%
Choline 96.7mg 18%
Protein 16.89g 24.1g 14%
Folate 56µg 2µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.3mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.63mg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 3.46g 6%
Calcium 54mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 1.12mg 5%
Zinc 3.97mg 3.41mg 5%
Calories 389kcal 455kcal 3%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 429mg 398mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 1.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 1233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.163g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.